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SD13 YPJ

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,416 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,591 miles

Front washers pressure poor

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear park brake slight low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 112,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in offside front track rod (monitor)

Fail 14 Mar 2022 105,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in offside front track rod (monitor)

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,648 miles

slight play starting on offside front lower ball joints

Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play starting on offside front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,712 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,152 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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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SD13 YPJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD13 YPJ, 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 SD13 YPJ registered?

SD13 YPJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is SD13 YPJ safe to buy?

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