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AJ13 FYX

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,819 mi
Last recorded54,819 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 FYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,819 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 54,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 51,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,144 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,645 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,335 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 42,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to the legal limit / 2mm tread 225/ 50 /17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to the legal limit/ 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,841 miles

off side front disc pads low & worn unevenly to near side

rear pads getting low

slight play in inner steering knuckle off side

Fail 12 Jun 2017 30,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front disc pads low & worn unevenly to near side

rear pads getting low

slight play in inner steering knuckle off side

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,208 miles

no bs standard on reg plates

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 FYX is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYX, 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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What year was AJ13 FYX registered?

AJ13 FYX is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is AJ13 FYX safe to buy?

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