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RJ13 DYO

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,852 mi
Last recorded185,852 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 DYO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 185,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertrays fitted

Offside 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 180,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 164,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 163,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 159,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 159,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 136,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 136,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also excessively worn on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 122,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also excessively worn on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RJ13 DYO is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ13 DYO, 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 RJ13 DYO registered?

RJ13 DYO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is RJ13 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ13 DYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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