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AO13 VBM

2013 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,473 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 31,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,579 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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AO13 VBM is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO13 VBM, 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 AO13 VBM registered?

AO13 VBM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AO13 VBM safe to buy?

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