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LB13 SMO

2013 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,914 mi
Last recorded123,914 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 SMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,914 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slightly cut.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,944 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slightly cut.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,554 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,013 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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LB13 SMO is a 2013 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LB13 SMO, 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 LB13 SMO registered?

LB13 SMO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is LB13 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 SMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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