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YS13 ULP

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,261 mi
Last recorded105,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 ULP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seals all 3 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,205 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,554 miles

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

Rear differential is dripping oil

Pass 13 Feb 2021 63,136 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 63,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,572 miles

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

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

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

knock on steering , on steering check,

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,063 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (tyre on 2.6mm)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,542 miles

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

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

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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YS13 ULP is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS13 ULP, 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 YS13 ULP registered?

YS13 ULP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YS13 ULP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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