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FD13 LVV

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,481 mi
Last recorded139,481 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 LVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,481 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,216 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,788 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,174 miles

exhaust flexise

Fail 27 Jan 2021 100,168 miles

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

exhaust flexise

Fail 26 Jan 2021 100,072 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

both headlight lenses very pitted

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,782 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,236 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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FD13 LVV is a 2013 BMW 316 in White 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 FD13 LVV, 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 FD13 LVV registered?

FD13 LVV is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is FD13 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 LVV 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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