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YJ63 FWR

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 FWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays and engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,902 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 7 Aug 2023 81,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,188 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 72,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,247 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,075 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,881 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,516 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 FWR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YJ63 FWR, 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 YJ63 FWR registered?

YJ63 FWR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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