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DY63 NLR

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,863 mi
Last recorded94,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 NLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,863 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 91,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,634 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,750 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 82,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 44,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,664 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 NLR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY63 NLR registered?

DY63 NLR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is DY63 NLR safe to buy?

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