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RO54 JAC

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO54 JAC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 102,375 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 99,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,228 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn/getting low on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,285 miles

park brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,792 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,569 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,989 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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RO54 JAC 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 RO54 JAC, 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 RO54 JAC registered?

RO54 JAC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is RO54 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO54 JAC 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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