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CU63 UPY

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,117 mi
Last recorded135,117 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 UPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 128,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine x rattle / engine x under covers fitted / slight play in o/s inner rack arm / slight rear diff leak

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,502 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,330 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 74,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,814 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,995 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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CU63 UPY is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU63 UPY, 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 CU63 UPY registered?

CU63 UPY is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is CU63 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU63 UPY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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