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YJ63 ECX

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,235 mi
Last recorded50,235 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 ECX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,100 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 29,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 29,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 29,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,156 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 29,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,062 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 29,062 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 24,525 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 ECX is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

YJ63 ECX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is YJ63 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ63 ECX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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