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YH13 VYR

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,665 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 37,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 37,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,909 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,998 miles

All tyres sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,279 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 VYR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

YH13 VYR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YH13 VYR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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