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LT63 DYW

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT63 DYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,778 miles

O/S FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE.

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS NO TREAD AT OUTER.

TYRE FAULT LAMP ON.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS. (4.1.2 (a))

O/S FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE.

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS NO TREAD AT OUTER.

TYRE FAULT LAMP ON.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 61,663 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 47,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2018 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,139 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

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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LT63 DYW is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 LT63 DYW, 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 LT63 DYW?

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What year was LT63 DYW registered?

LT63 DYW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is LT63 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT63 DYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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