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YB63 DAO

2013 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,046 mi
Last recorded89,046 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 DAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 89,046 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 89,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,793 miles

O\S wiper slightly worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight travel in hand brake

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 79,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,198 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 75,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,249 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 68,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 48,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 48,839 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,122 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YB63 DAO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB63 DAO, 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 YB63 DAO registered?

YB63 DAO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is YB63 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB63 DAO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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