2013 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · GF63 VHC
2013 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 78,051 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GF63 VHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 78,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF63 VHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 116 (GF63 VHC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF63 VHC Mileage History
- 26/01/202465,788 mi
- 23/01/202570,574 mi+4,786 mi
- 23/01/202570,577 mi+3 mi
- 29/01/202678,051 mi+7,474 mi
- 29/01/202678,051 mi
Average of roughly 6,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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