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YJ63 ETU

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,376 mi
Last recorded213,376 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 ETU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 213,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 208,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 202,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 198,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 189,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 189,893 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 171,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear crack in reverse lamp lens

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,850 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 154,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,251 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge close to ply/cords showing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,566 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 ETU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ63 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

YJ63 ETU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is YJ63 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ63 ETU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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