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MJ13 BFK

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 BFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,840 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,690 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,878 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 51,031 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Dec 2018 51,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,979 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,898 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working park light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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MJ13 BFK is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ13 BFK, 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

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What year was MJ13 BFK registered?

MJ13 BFK is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is MJ13 BFK safe to buy?

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