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J4 DKL

2013 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 DKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 111,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 111,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,297 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,938 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,938 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to the legal limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,379 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,935 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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J4 DKL is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J4 DKL, 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 J4 DKL registered?

J4 DKL is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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