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DE63 YFN

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 YFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,397 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 127,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire incorrectly routed

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2024 120,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake calliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen washer not working All washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire incorrectly routed

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,735 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,902 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,902 miles

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 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,321 miles

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,375 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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DE63 YFN 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 DE63 YFN, 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 DE63 YFN registered?

DE63 YFN is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is DE63 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 YFN 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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