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GU13 SYW

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,316 mi
Last recorded186,316 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 SYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 186,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 172,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 166,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 123,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,025 miles

emission too clean to detact readings

Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,225 miles

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

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

emission too clean to detact readings

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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GU13 SYW is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU13 SYW, 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 GU13 SYW registered?

GU13 SYW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is GU13 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 SYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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