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HV63 GRX

2013 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,723 mi
Last recorded135,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV63 GRX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 135,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 135,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2023 100,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 100,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack O/S

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,801 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 40,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 17,586 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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HV63 GRX is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV63 GRX, 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 HV63 GRX registered?

HV63 GRX is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2013.

Is HV63 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV63 GRX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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