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CY13 FAA

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY13 FAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,015 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 87,617 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,584 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,448 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 61,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,708 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,549 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,625 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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CY13 FAA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red 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 CY13 FAA, 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 CY13 FAA registered?

CY13 FAA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is CY13 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY13 FAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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