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FY63 VGL

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 VGL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,345 miles

Offside Front tyre 225/50x17 run flat has sight outer edge wear

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,540 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 40,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 29,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,540 miles

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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FY63 VGL is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 FY63 VGL, 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 FY63 VGL?

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What year was FY63 VGL registered?

FY63 VGL is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2013.

Is FY63 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 VGL 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.

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