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BD63 VJA

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,818 mi
Last recorded91,818 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 VJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,818 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,047 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 80,170 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,839 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 69,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and not working in conjunction with wipers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexible brake hose worn dangerously to cords fowling anti roll bar link bracket bent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged bald on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front side light blue tint to front strong advise

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 38,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 26,254 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BD63 VJA is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD63 VJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD63 VJA registered?

BD63 VJA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is BD63 VJA safe to buy?

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