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DC63 BGU

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC63 BGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 96,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,093 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 57,794 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, starting to perish & crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 24,348 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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DC63 BGU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC63 BGU, 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 DC63 BGU registered?

DC63 BGU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is DC63 BGU safe to buy?

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