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GK13 KVW

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 KVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,883 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,491 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,750 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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GK13 KVW 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 78.6%.

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 GK13 KVW, 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 GK13 KVW registered?

GK13 KVW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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The MOT history for GK13 KVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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