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YH63 SKJ

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,747 mi
Last recorded167,747 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 167,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 167,747 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 147,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,608 miles

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 113,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,216 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,618 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,746 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,023 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 55,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SKJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in White 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 SKJ, 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 YH63 SKJ registered?

YH63 SKJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2013.

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