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FV63 XDW

2013 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 XDW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,561 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 59,560 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 31,038 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,857 miles

nail in shoulder of osr tyre

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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FV63 XDW is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV63 XDW, 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

How do I check the history of FV63 XDW?

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What year was FV63 XDW registered?

FV63 XDW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is FV63 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV63 XDW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV63 XDW have outstanding finance?

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