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YH13 POA

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut low on treads 3mm(225/40-18)92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes sticking binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,910 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Engine under trays damaged and insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,220 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 57,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,518 miles

Movement in o/s steering rack arm

Rear brake pads wearing thin approx. 3mm

Rear tyres low on tread 3mm, front tyres wearing edges

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 POA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POA, 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 YH13 POA registered?

YH13 POA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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