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DS63 VKG

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,556 mi
Last recorded123,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 123,556 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,211 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 115,211 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,846 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

Fail 20 Jan 2024 108,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 100,878 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 100,852 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,438 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,555 miles

Front shocker dust covers split

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 68,260 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,748 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,201 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 VKG is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black 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 DS63 VKG, 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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DS63 VKG is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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