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AK13 XOW

2013 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,939 mi
Last recorded72,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XOW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,942 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,803 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 47,800 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

NSR disc warped

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only 50% area working (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,112 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 41,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to touch electronic wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,415 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 33,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

N/S handbrake weak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,483 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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AK13 XOW is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver 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 AK13 XOW, 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 AK13 XOW registered?

AK13 XOW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AK13 XOW safe to buy?

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