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DY63 FMP

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 FMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,763 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise wheel alignment is checked

both front shock absorber gaiters split

Fail 22 Sep 2025 128,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise wheel alignment is checked

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,644 miles

Factory fitted undertrays obscuring some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front DRL Inoperative

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,594 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,406 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,260 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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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DY63 FMP is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DY63 FMP, 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 DY63 FMP registered?

DY63 FMP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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The MOT history for DY63 FMP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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