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BG63 VRL

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,635 mi
Last recorded140,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 140,635 miles

Manufactures Engine and Body Covers Fitted Restricting Inspection of Components

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2026 140,635 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures Engine and Body Covers Fitted Restricting Inspection of Components

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 130,518 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end very small play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate

Fail 3 Jul 2025 130,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end very small play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2024 121,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 103,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,935 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,647 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 84,647 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 58,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,096 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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BG63 VRL is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

BG63 VRL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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