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EU13 YZB

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,723 mi
Last recorded97,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 YZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 97,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing against wheel arch liner (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not secured in support

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,153 miles

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,040 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 43,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 38,786 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 38,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,886 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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EU13 YZB is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EU13 YZB, 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 EU13 YZB registered?

EU13 YZB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is EU13 YZB safe to buy?

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