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DF13 YFB

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 YFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 119,220 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 119,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light ionp

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm front bushes perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,202 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,472 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 +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 68,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 45,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,959 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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DF13 YFB is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF13 YFB, 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 DF13 YFB registered?

DF13 YFB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is DF13 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 YFB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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