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EA63 MGE

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,172 mi
Last recorded148,172 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 MGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 148,172 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 118,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,694 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,093 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 82,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr/osr shock absorber bump stops deteriotating

osf tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2017 61,501 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr/osr shock absorber bump stops deteriotating

osf tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,826 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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EA63 MGE is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA63 MGE, 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 EA63 MGE registered?

EA63 MGE is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is EA63 MGE safe to buy?

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