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LC13 MGE

2013 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 MGE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake wear sensor disconnected

Pass 30 Nov 2024 85,922 miles

Coolant low

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,171 miles

coolant level below minimum

Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,816 miles

Front Both wiper blades slight smear

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire not connected to brake pad and is adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,818 miles

Nearside Front parking light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides close to limt (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,332 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2017 55,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,196 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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LC13 MGE is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC13 MGE, 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 LC13 MGE registered?

LC13 MGE is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is LC13 MGE safe to buy?

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