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KN63 BWX

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,406 mi
Last recorded180,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN63 BWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 180,406 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 163,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 163,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 152,198 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 152,198 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 151,837 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 123,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,955 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,968 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 98,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,647 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,417 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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KN63 BWX is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN63 BWX, 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 KN63 BWX registered?

KN63 BWX is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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