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YT63 BVE

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 BVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,737 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,728 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,411 miles

Front Brake judder

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view of components

Fail 15 Nov 2019 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake judder

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view of components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,903 miles

both rear tyres wear to edges also worn to 3mm in tread

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn bold on edges

o/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge, also wear to inner edge

washers poor, sufficient liquid to test wipers

Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,127 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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YT63 BVE is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT63 BVE, 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 YT63 BVE registered?

YT63 BVE is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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