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LM63 JCY

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,320 mi
Last recorded146,320 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 JCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 134,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 134,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 124,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,526 miles

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

Front ns and os shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener / phone holder etc ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake efficiency 19% Readings: 140 / 130 KgF. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ns and os shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking. Cords not exposed / visible at time of inspection: BOTH ns and os front and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 13 Jan 2023 114,526 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination / deterioration has the effect of changing the appearance or legibility of any of the characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested *** (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front ns and os shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener / phone holder etc ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake efficiency 19% Readings: 140 / 130 KgF. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear ns and os shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking. Cords not exposed / visible at time of inspection: BOTH ns and os front and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,007 miles

FRONT TYRES: asymmetric tyres both fitted the wrong way around

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 11 Jan 2022 101,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES: asymmetric tyres both fitted the wrong way around

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 87,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,307 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,257 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 66,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LM63 JCY is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM63 JCY, 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 LM63 JCY registered?

LM63 JCY is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is LM63 JCY safe to buy?

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