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FR13 USC

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 USC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 115,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,682 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 86,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,754 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 63,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,965 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 52,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 42,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FR13 USC is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FR13 USC, 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

How do I check the history of FR13 USC?

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What year was FR13 USC registered?

FR13 USC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is FR13 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 USC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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