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A21 XBA

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XBA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 95,089 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2024 92,205 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2023 89,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 85,255 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 85,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,324 miles

Offside Front track rod has slight play

both front fogs broken

Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front track rod has slight play

both front fogs broken

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,903 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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A21 XBA is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A21 XBA, 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 A21 XBA registered?

A21 XBA is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 2013.

Is A21 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 XBA 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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