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FY63 VGC

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 VGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 113,362 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,362 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2020 68,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,496 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,867 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,867 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,163 miles

smoke test too clean to test.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 29,163 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke test too clean to test.

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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FY63 VGC is a 2013 BMW 116 in White 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 FY63 VGC, 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 FY63 VGC registered?

FY63 VGC is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is FY63 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 VGC 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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