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E5 AFN

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,458 mi
Last recorded169,458 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 AFN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 169,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 164,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 162,076 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 161,078 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 161,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 148,984 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip, both sides, LED bulbs, (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 119,315 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 89,618 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2016 89,618 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertray 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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E5 AFN is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 E5 AFN, 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

How do I check the history of E5 AFN?

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What year was E5 AFN registered?

E5 AFN is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is E5 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 AFN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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