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DV63 VWJ

2013 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 VWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,271 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 225/50/17 RSC PIRELLI

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK KNOCKING/ SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,262 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 225/50/17 RSC PIRELLI

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK KNOCKING/ SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2025 69,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 RSC PIRELLI (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 42,618 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 42,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 33,629 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,554 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 27,554 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 24,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,784 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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DV63 VWJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV63 VWJ, 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 DV63 VWJ registered?

DV63 VWJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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The MOT history for DV63 VWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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