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L700 OCH

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,526 mi
Last recorded51,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 OCH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 42,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 32,571 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2021 28,643 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 25,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 25,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,079 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 25,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 25,078 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,357 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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L700 OCH is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L700 OCH, 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 L700 OCH registered?

L700 OCH is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is L700 OCH safe to buy?

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