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A17 GSN

2013 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front nearside & offside inner racks ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front disc (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front nearside & offside bottom arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 82,572 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,543 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 75,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,102 miles

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 12 Sep 2018 49,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,736 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,173 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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A17 GSN is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A17 GSN, 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 A17 GSN registered?

A17 GSN is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is A17 GSN safe to buy?

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