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YF63 KBV

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 123,125 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 123,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% offside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 118,998 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 118,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 111,696 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 102,666 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 102,666 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 95,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 95,236 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,884 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light is inoperative.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 64,581 miles

Front both front tyres are worn on the edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 64,581 miles

Front both front tyres are worn on the edges

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 41,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 35,898 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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YF63 KBV is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YF63 KBV, 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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YF63 KBV is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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