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YG13 AZJ

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,889 mi
Last recorded148,889 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 148,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,154 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 136,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2023 121,828 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges + deteriorated condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,550 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 115,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 103,210 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear number plate damaged but still readable from a reasonable distance

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,344 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front track rod has slight play in its inner joint

Rear number plate damaged but still readable from a reasonable distance

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,680 miles

nsr wheel damaged on outer

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 AZJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

YG13 AZJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is YG13 AZJ safe to buy?

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