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LJ63 VJG

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,537 mi
Last recorded47,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VJG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,900 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,738 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very little play ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,955 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2022 37,955 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,413 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 34,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 27,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 21,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 8,179 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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LJ63 VJG is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LJ63 VJG, 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 LJ63 VJG registered?

LJ63 VJG is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is LJ63 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 VJG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ63 VJG have outstanding finance?

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