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SJ63 MYG

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,994 mi
Last recorded116,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 MYG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 116,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,321 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,851 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 96,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,421 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,043 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2019 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,209 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,419 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake req adjustment

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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SJ63 MYG is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ63 MYG, 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.

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What year was SJ63 MYG registered?

SJ63 MYG is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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