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DY63 SWN

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,581 mi
Last recorded137,581 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 SWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damage to sidewall but superficial (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 126,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damage to sidewall but superficial (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 93,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,581 miles

Both front tyre treads, low on edges.

Front and rear brake discs, corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 72,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyre treads, low on edges.

Front and rear brake discs, corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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 SWN is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

DY63 SWN is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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