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DY63 NKN

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,541 mi
Last recorded219,541 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 NKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 219,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 209,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight vapour (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 209,057 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight vapour (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 183,552 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 28 Jul 2022 155,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 12 Aug 2019 108,841 miles

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,710 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,710 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,748 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,748 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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DY63 NKN is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY63 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

DY63 NKN is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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