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YH13 BEJ

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 BEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Attention required** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture build up on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X4

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency weak, but enough to pass

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on both edges, 225/40/18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency of 50mn offside 250

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 67,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,569 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring somne items

Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18, 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, preventing inspection of testable components.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,340 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front bubling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficency poor

unable to check rear seats

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 58,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,029 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,028 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,661 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

service overdue by 6000 miles (or 5 months)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

service overdue by 6000 miles (or 5 months)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,012 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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YH13 BEJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH13 BEJ, 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 YH13 BEJ registered?

YH13 BEJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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