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DE13 YBZ

2013 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,714 mi
Last recorded143,714 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 YBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 143,714 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 143,714 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,106 miles

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 132,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x2 cracks marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking on to exhaust ,could pose a fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking on to exhaust ,could pose a fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,749 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,959 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front drl inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,115 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,106 miles

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

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 10 May 2019 66,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DE13 YBZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE13 YBZ, 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 DE13 YBZ registered?

DE13 YBZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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