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YS13 UNW

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 UNW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 156,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

diff oil leak and nearside bearing worn

Fail 24 Sep 2025 156,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

diff oil leak and nearside bearing worn

Pass 12 Sep 2024 150,297 miles

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

Nearside headlamp condensation

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 150,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlamp condensation

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 140,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,669 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 129,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Caliper spring securing clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,339 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,081 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,095 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UNW is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YS13 UNW, 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 YS13 UNW registered?

YS13 UNW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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