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LB13 SNJ

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,949 mi
Last recorded92,949 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 SNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 92,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,493 miles

Offside Front steering column bottom bearing has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2025 86,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering column bottom bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 79,936 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,010 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,010 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,884 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,869 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 56,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,059 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

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 SNJ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB13 SNJ, 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 LB13 SNJ registered?

LB13 SNJ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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