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YJ63 GXO

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

297,008 mi
Last recorded297,008 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 GXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 297,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 297,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 271,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 271,410 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 249,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from rear diff.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 249,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from rear diff.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 222,680 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 193,189 miles

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

nearside headlight damp

offside real tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit.2.0mm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2021 193,189 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside headlight damp

offside real tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit.2.0mm

Pass 21 Dec 2020 165,463 miles

brake discs pitted consistent with being stood

Fail 21 Dec 2020 165,463 miles

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

brake discs pitted consistent with being stood

Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,354 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,868 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 66,868 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,854 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 GXO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

YJ63 GXO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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