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A23 FYF

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 FYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 106,431 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both-also have play (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions high-passed on 2nd idle-covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 101,206 miles

Oil leak-under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 5 May 2023 93,999 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 93,999 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 86,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,746 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,744 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Nov 2019 61,453 miles

wet test

Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,499 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,638 miles

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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A23 FYF is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A23 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 FYF?

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What year was A23 FYF registered?

A23 FYF is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is A23 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 FYF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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