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BT63 VRU

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 VRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 131,582 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than normal , handbrake effort just exceeding minimum requirement

Fail 27 Aug 2024 131,582 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than normal , handbrake effort just exceeding minimum requirement

Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,180 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 116,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm very close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,778 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 62,658 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 62,632 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound intermittent operation (1.6.2e)

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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BT63 VRU 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 71.4%.

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 BT63 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT63 VRU?

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What year was BT63 VRU registered?

BT63 VRU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is BT63 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT63 VRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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