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FH13 UKM

2013 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,200 mi
Last recorded126,200 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 UKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 126,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 125,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 122,844 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,962 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 49/09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 27/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread plus low tread (225/50r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (225/50r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (225/50r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/50r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,640 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Fail 9 Aug 2019 84,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 74,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,352 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,352 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UKM is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH13 UKM, 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 FH13 UKM registered?

FH13 UKM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2013.

Is FH13 UKM safe to buy?

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