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AY63 VUW

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,513 mi
Last recorded137,513 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VUW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 137,513 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multiple chip on screen

Fail 29 Sep 2022 124,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multiple chip on screen

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,829 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,651 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AY63 VUW is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY63 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY63 VUW registered?

AY63 VUW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AY63 VUW safe to buy?

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