2013 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · YD63 AAY

The 2013 BMW 116 presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 29 October 2021 at 101,354 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior examinations show the same clean outcome, indicating no escalating mechanical or structural concerns across the available history. The vehicle currently holds an expired MOT, last tested nearly five years ago, so its present compliance cannot be confirmed from this record alone. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical average of roughly 7,800 miles per year for the age. The odometer moved from 58,688 miles at the July 2018 test to 61,011 miles by October 2019, then jumped to 78,185 miles by October 2020 and 101,354 miles by October 2021. This shows a low-use period before 2019 followed by heavier annual use. A notable anomaly appears on 30 October 2020, where the car failed at 78,184 miles with no defects listed, then passed one mile later the same day, suggesting an administrative or presentation error rather than a genuine fault. The sparse MOT data flags no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, and no emissions or structural integrity issues were raised by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the braking system, steering joints, and underbody for rust given the vehicle has stood untaxed and untested for close to five years. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the long dormant period since 2021 demands fresh scrutiny of perishable components such as tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition before any road use.