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YG13 AYA

2013 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 AYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requires service/adjustment

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 108,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requires service/adjustment

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,286 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 92,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,271 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 75,271 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

off side rear brake warning wire rubbing on wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,181 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 58,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,110 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YG13 AYA 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 YG13 AYA, 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 YG13 AYA registered?

YG13 AYA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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