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S2 YCH

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,531 mi
Last recorded52,531 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 YCH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,977 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,624 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 30,203 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 30,203 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre has worn outerside

Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,927 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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S2 YCH is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S2 YCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S2 YCH?

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What year was S2 YCH registered?

S2 YCH is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is S2 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 YCH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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