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YJ63 BUP

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 BUP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 113,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 98,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 97,978 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury head lamp damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front day time light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,700 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,928 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,646 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 31,646 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,059 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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YJ63 BUP is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ63 BUP, 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 YJ63 BUP registered?

YJ63 BUP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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