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YH63 SZZ

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,189 mi
Last recorded149,189 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 132,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 114,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,162 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted impairing inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2019 79,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

plastic under trays fitted impairing inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,427 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 SZZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

YH63 SZZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is YH63 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH63 SZZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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