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BU11 YXK

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,588 mi
Last recorded131,588 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 YXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,588 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,170 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,821 miles

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

front to rear underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,558 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,877 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire low tread 2mm /and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,793 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 63,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 43,719 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,671 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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BU11 YXK is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU11 YXK, 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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What year was BU11 YXK registered?

BU11 YXK is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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