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AY63 LHU

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,373 mi
Last recorded101,373 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 LHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,956 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,036 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,776 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY63 LHU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY63 LHU, 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

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What year was AY63 LHU registered?

AY63 LHU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is AY63 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 LHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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