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YK63 NRU

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,772 mi
Last recorded150,772 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK63 NRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 150,772 miles

Condensation in headlamp s

Engine knock

Fail 27 Oct 2025 150,771 miles

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

Condensation in headlamp s

Engine knock

Pass 29 Oct 2024 142,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 142,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 109,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,211 miles

drivers door difficult to close

Fail 18 Oct 2020 97,210 miles

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

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

drivers door difficult to close

Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 70,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder area ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/chords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 55,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread between inner and centre tread grooves (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder area ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/chords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs corroded and lipped

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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YK63 NRU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YK63 NRU, 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 YK63 NRU registered?

YK63 NRU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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