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YH63 PYY

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 PYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 128,180 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 118,486 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 118,486 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCH (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCH (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,522 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,412 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 74,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,741 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,464 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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YH63 PYY is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black 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 YH63 PYY, 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 YH63 PYY registered?

YH63 PYY is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2013.

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