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YJ63 FPV

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,871 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 85,466 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,438 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2025 77,438 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended detached from mechanism (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached from vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2024 59,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 42,096 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,985 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 38,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,175 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 18,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,079 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 FPV is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

YJ63 FPV is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2013.

Is YJ63 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ63 FPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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