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AJ13 JVY

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 140,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 137,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 134,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,089 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 199,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,817 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 79,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,750 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Coolant level low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 JVY is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

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

Is AJ13 JVY safe to buy?

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