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LJ63 XMH

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,802 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,777 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2025 68,962 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2024 60,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 58,071 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 58,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,154 miles

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

Offside rear inner lamp slightly insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2022 53,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear inner lamp slightly insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,396 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,027 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,931 miles

Offside Small play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 27,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,399 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 XMH is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 LJ63 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

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

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