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BG63 VPW

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,174 mi
Last recorded152,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 152,174 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 152,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 141,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,114 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 135,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills shields

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,362 miles

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

cover sills shields

Pass 20 Apr 2019 89,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,297 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,297 miles

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Differential (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG63 VPW is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG63 VPW, 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 BG63 VPW registered?

BG63 VPW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2013.

Is BG63 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 VPW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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