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YC13 CNX

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 CNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,742 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,677 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,741 miles

N/s park brake weak

O/s/f tyre has a date stamp of 2001

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

Park brake lever at limit for adjustment

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/s park brake weak

O/s/f tyre has a date stamp of 2001

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

Park brake lever at limit for adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,520 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorated with excessive cracking in tread grooves, date stamp of 2016

Both windscreen washers just provide sufficient washer liquid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges and just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f tyre has damage to both sidewalls indicating tyre has been run flat

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 64,520 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorated with excessive cracking in tread grooves, date stamp of 2016

Both windscreen washers just provide sufficient washer liquid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges and just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f tyre has damage to both sidewalls indicating tyre has been run flat

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,238 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges

N/s/f brake discs is worn, just met Mot limit, adv replacement

N/s/r tyre is worn near tread depth limit

O/s/f brake discs is worn, just met Mot limit, adv replacement

O/s/f steering component has slight play

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 43,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 42,593 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 34,890 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,498 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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YC13 CNX is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC13 CNX, 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 YC13 CNX registered?

YC13 CNX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is YC13 CNX safe to buy?

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