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DY63 VYB

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,808 mi
Last recorded115,808 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 VYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,808 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 109,181 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,550 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,550 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 94,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 87,810 miles

under engine and sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under engine & sill tray cover fitted, obscuring side components.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,501 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o-s-f, o-s-r, n-s-f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays & sill covers

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,449 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 62,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,136 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 VYB is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY63 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

DY63 VYB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for DY63 VYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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