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AJ13 BYP

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BYP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 113,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 105,616 miles

Offside Rear brake pad slight damage

Fail 2 May 2025 105,616 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad slight damage

Pass 21 May 2024 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 102,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 96,419 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 96,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 92,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 92,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions DOR wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 92,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres have cracks that expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light constantly illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 80,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AJ13 BYP is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ13 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ13 BYP is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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