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H7 SWG

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SWG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 116,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 112,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 109,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 100,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,863 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,003 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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H7 SWG is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 H7 SWG, 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

How do I check the history of H7 SWG?

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What year was H7 SWG registered?

H7 SWG is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is H7 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 SWG 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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