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FW13 RSV

2013 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 RSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,179 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 101,496 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 101,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,298 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,077 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 94w runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,134 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,054 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges (n/s and o/s)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside high tone horn inop

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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FW13 RSV is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FW13 RSV, 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 FW13 RSV registered?

FW13 RSV is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is FW13 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW13 RSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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