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FF58 DAN

2013 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF58 DAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 113,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 113,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 104,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 104,967 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi pipe collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 95,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp light intensity low

Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut and nail in tread (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 also has a nail in sidewall edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut and nail in tread (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 also has a nail in sidewall edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 67,024 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection.

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.2-3mm now.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 May 2019 57,523 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,984 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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FF58 DAN is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red 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 FF58 DAN, 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 FF58 DAN registered?

FF58 DAN is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is FF58 DAN safe to buy?

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