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HY63 CFA

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,522 mi
Last recorded51,522 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY63 CFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,522 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2026 51,510 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,562 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 45,887 miles

under trays fitted to rear

Fail 25 Jan 2024 45,887 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to rear

Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,925 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 33,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 33,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dipped headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,704 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,720 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,927 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,870 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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HY63 CFA 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 HY63 CFA, 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 HY63 CFA registered?

HY63 CFA is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is HY63 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY63 CFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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