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DS13 JOA

2013 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 JOA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 71,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slightly out of shape ( over inflated ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 62,956 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,578 miles

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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DS13 JOA is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS13 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS13 JOA registered?

DS13 JOA is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is DS13 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 JOA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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