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FD13 DDY

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,772 mi
Last recorded152,772 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 DDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 152,772 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 150,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 138,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel may require adjustment

Fail 18 Aug 2022 130,052 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel may require adjustment

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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FD13 DDY is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD13 DDY, 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 FD13 DDY registered?

FD13 DDY is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is FD13 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 DDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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