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FE63 PHY

2013 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 PHY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 126,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,554 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,836 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stonechip outside swept area of screen

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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FE63 PHY is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE63 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE63 PHY registered?

FE63 PHY is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is FE63 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 PHY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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