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SJ63 UBC

2013 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 UBC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 56,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,396 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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SJ63 UBC is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ63 UBC, 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

How do I check the history of SJ63 UBC?

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What year was SJ63 UBC registered?

SJ63 UBC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is SJ63 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ63 UBC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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