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DS63 VKT

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 101,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2024 93,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp had condensation on the inside

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,915 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 83,842 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 61,148 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,614 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 52,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 39,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 26,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 17,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 VKT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

DS63 VKT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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The MOT history for DS63 VKT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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