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YN63 BVO

2013 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,996 mi
Last recorded148,996 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN63 BVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 148,996 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 144,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 144,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 140,840 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 140,839 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,379 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 May 2020 112,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,824 miles

outer edge of both front tyres getting worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,824 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer edge of both front tyres getting worn.

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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YN63 BVO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YN63 BVO, 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 YN63 BVO registered?

YN63 BVO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is YN63 BVO safe to buy?

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