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FH13 VDJ

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,850 mi
Last recorded184,850 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 VDJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 184,850 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 135,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 111,746 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 111,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,533 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 29 May 2018 64,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,033 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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FH13 VDJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FH13 VDJ, 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

How do I check the history of FH13 VDJ?

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What year was FH13 VDJ registered?

FH13 VDJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is FH13 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 VDJ 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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