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FD13 LWF

2013 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,691 mi
Last recorded108,691 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 LWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,691 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In a deteriorated / worn condition. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / breaking down. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / breaking down. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 99,613 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Bumper reflector damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 91,558 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to fade / delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Bumper mounted. Damaged / smashed lens. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily worn surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily worn surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to fade / delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Bumper mounted. Damaged / smashed lens. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 85,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads 2mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 75,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,756 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,774 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 65,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear inner light unit loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,011 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LWF is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LWF, 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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FD13 LWF is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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