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SC63 DCY

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,714 mi
Last recorded136,714 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC63 DCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 119,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 119,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,633 miles

Damage down offside rear

Fail 27 Apr 2023 109,633 miles

Damage down offside rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,798 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2021 89,974 miles

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

front screen

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,900 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,412 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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SC63 DCY is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC63 DCY, 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 SC63 DCY registered?

SC63 DCY is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is SC63 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC63 DCY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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