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AK13 XPA

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XPA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,935 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering rack slight play offside

Fail 17 Mar 2026 144,935 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering rack slight play offside

Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 122,678 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 122,678 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17- Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17- Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Mar 2022 116,246 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17- Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17- Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,193 miles

Offside Front Inner has slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has slight damage

Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has slight damage

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

under trays fitted

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 XPA is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

AK13 XPA is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is AK13 XPA safe to buy?

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