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YF63 HTL

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,509 mi
Last recorded117,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 HTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,590 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather pipe broken obvious fumes visable (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 94,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,266 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,414 miles

under trays fitted ,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2021 55,894 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 9 Sep 2020 50,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,514 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 27,398 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,320 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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YF63 HTL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF63 HTL, 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 YF63 HTL registered?

YF63 HTL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is YF63 HTL safe to buy?

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