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DY63 NKZ

2013 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 171,902 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear registration plate fonts have a carbon fibre effect

Fail 1 Dec 2025 171,900 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 167,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 154,506 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,343 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,701 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides further inspection required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,579 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,897 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,682 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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DY63 NKZ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DY63 NKZ, 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 DY63 NKZ registered?

DY63 NKZ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DY63 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 NKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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