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GV13 DLN

2013 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,969 mi
Last recorded40,969 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 DLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,969 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 40,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus front shock absorber dust covers split (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 38,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working within door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus front shock absorber dust covers split (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,413 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 16,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,577 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 13,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,199 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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GV13 DLN is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GV13 DLN, 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 GV13 DLN registered?

GV13 DLN is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is GV13 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 DLN 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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