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DS63 HFW

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,502 mi
Last recorded91,502 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 HFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 91,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,449 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,295 miles

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

Second hand tyres fitted to front axle, nearside is 14 years old, 6 years older than the vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2021 73,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,922 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,651 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect the seat belt

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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DS63 HFW is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS63 HFW, 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 DS63 HFW registered?

DS63 HFW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is DS63 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 HFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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