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AP13 CVW

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,020 mi
Last recorded141,020 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 CVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 141,020 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 May 2025 135,436 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2024 129,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,358 miles

Front Both front shock absorber boots split

Nearside Front NSF door central locking inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre 3mm worn bald to outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre 4mm worn bald to outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre 2-3mm, Only Run Flat tyre on the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 121,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock absorber boots split

Nearside Front NSF door central locking inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre 3mm worn bald to outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre 4mm worn bald to outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre 2-3mm, Only Run Flat tyre on the vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Excess parking brake lever travel

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,222 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker boot

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shocker boot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear caliper plug

parking brake travel

Fail 9 Jun 2022 105,222 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shocker boot

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shocker boot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear caliper plug

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,333 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,233 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,161 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 60,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,622 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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AP13 CVW is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP13 CVW, 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 AP13 CVW registered?

AP13 CVW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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