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G26 SLM

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,365 mi
Last recorded10,365 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 SLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 10,365 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

n/s rear boot lamp insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 75,671 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2019 58,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,984 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 40,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,900 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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G26 SLM is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G26 SLM, 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 G26 SLM registered?

G26 SLM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is G26 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G26 SLM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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