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BU63 AYA

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 AYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,300 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,257 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 79,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,999 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape

engine/ under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Fail 30 Dec 2019 65,999 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape

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

engine/ under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,926 miles

Offside Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,875 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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BU63 AYA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BU63 AYA, 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 BU63 AYA registered?

BU63 AYA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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