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MD13 EEJ

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD13 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,853 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,852 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,594 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 64,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,669 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,535 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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MD13 EEJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD13 EEJ, 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 MD13 EEJ registered?

MD13 EEJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is MD13 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD13 EEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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