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DS63 VJF

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 107,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 96,862 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 85,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,719 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 72,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2019 59,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken shroud fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken shroud fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,459 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,226 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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DS63 VJF 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 DS63 VJF, 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

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What year was DS63 VJF registered?

DS63 VJF is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is DS63 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 VJF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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