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DU13 OVK

2013 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 OVK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 161,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 152,093 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 152,093 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 123,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 119,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 109,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 81,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,366 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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DU13 OVK is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU13 OVK, 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 DU13 OVK registered?

DU13 OVK is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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