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YB13 JBO

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 JBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 101,363 miles

Front wipers poor at clearing

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

Offside Front slight play in osf steering

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 101,363 miles

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

Front wipers poor at clearing

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

Offside Front slight play in osf steering

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

tyre pressure light on(osr low)

Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,451 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 92,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 81,027 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 81,027 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,015 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 66,015 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 62,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 57,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 45,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 29,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,048 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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YB13 JBO 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 YB13 JBO, 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 YB13 JBO registered?

YB13 JBO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is YB13 JBO safe to buy?

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