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HN13 VSJ

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,367 mi
Last recorded153,367 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 153,367 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 153,367 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 135,860 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 135,453 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,691 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,854 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,999 miles

Auxiliary belt has cracks

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17 ()

Pass 1 May 2019 64,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 64,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,307 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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HN13 VSJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HN13 VSJ, 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 HN13 VSJ registered?

HN13 VSJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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