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GJ63 YYE

2013 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 YYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 95,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 88,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 88,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 80,524 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

coolant is low

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 66,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/225-50-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/225-50-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,316 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 22 Sep 2018 52,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,604 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 51,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,414 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre worn/bald on the edges

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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GJ63 YYE is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ63 YYE, 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 GJ63 YYE?

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What year was GJ63 YYE registered?

GJ63 YYE is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2013.

Is GJ63 YYE safe to buy?

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