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LA13 HRM

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA13 HRM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 120,706 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,232 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 111,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,047 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 102,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,117 miles

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

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,732 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,065 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,594 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LA13 HRM is a 2013 BMW 316 in White 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 LA13 HRM, 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 LA13 HRM registered?

LA13 HRM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is LA13 HRM safe to buy?

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