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KL51 SKY

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 SKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 114,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,025 miles

Front undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2025 101,018 miles

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

Front undertray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2024 95,218 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 84,168 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,795 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,449 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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KL51 SKY 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 84.6%.

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 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 KL51 SKY, 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 KL51 SKY?

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What year was KL51 SKY registered?

KL51 SKY is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is KL51 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 SKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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