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MJ13 YVM

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,531 mi
Last recorded73,531 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 YVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 73,531 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 62,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 59,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,649 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,488 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 56,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,256 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,720 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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MJ13 YVM 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 83.3%.

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 MJ13 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

MJ13 YVM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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The MOT history for MJ13 YVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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