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SD63 MDJ

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,369 mi
Last recorded38,369 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,446 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 32,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,638 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 27,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 17,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 11,265 miles

offside front disc worn on inner fascia(s)

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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SD63 MDJ 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 84.6%.

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 SD63 MDJ, 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 SD63 MDJ registered?

SD63 MDJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is SD63 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 MDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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