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AU63 BYC

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,188 mi
Last recorded119,188 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 BYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,055 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre slightly worn edge and side wall damaged

oil leak

wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 70,782 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,279 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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AU63 BYC is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU63 BYC, 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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AU63 BYC is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AU63 BYC safe to buy?

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