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GX63 BFZ

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,953 mi
Last recorded190,953 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 190,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 190,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,271 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 130,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

slight play/knock from steering coupling lower u/j

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GX63 BFZ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX63 BFZ, 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.

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What year was GX63 BFZ registered?

GX63 BFZ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is GX63 BFZ safe to buy?

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