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YJ13 UPK

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,520 mi
Last recorded129,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 UPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,569 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 119,565 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,533 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,559 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,912 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 22,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,568 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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YJ13 UPK is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YJ13 UPK, 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 YJ13 UPK registered?

YJ13 UPK is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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