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FH13 GWJ

2013 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,018 mi
Last recorded62,018 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2021 48,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,886 miles

nearside front suspension lower back arm balljoint boot damage

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTER (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FH13 GWJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FH13 GWJ, 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

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What year was FH13 GWJ registered?

FH13 GWJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is FH13 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 GWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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