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YF63 LDY

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 132,631 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,966 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 116,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,745 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damaged inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,852 miles

Coolant level low

Damage to all road wheel rims

Exhaust system has been modified

Offside Rear Tyre has large slice out of side wall ( BORDERLINE)

Offside Rear road wheel has large impact damage to rim ( BORDERLINE)

Fail 15 Dec 2021 80,852 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Damage to all road wheel rims

Exhaust system has been modified

Offside Rear Tyre has large slice out of side wall ( BORDERLINE)

Offside Rear road wheel has large impact damage to rim ( BORDERLINE)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,170 miles

All three rear exhaust rubbers are splitting

Centre exhaust clamp is Badly corroded but ok

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

The underside is mainly covered by under trays

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,705 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,705 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,677 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 49,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LDY 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 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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