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DE63 XAB

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 XAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 123,641 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 123,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced replaced bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced replaced bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,934 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,296 miles

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

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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DE63 XAB is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DE63 XAB, 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 DE63 XAB registered?

DE63 XAB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2013.

Is DE63 XAB safe to buy?

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