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LC13 XAO

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 XAO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 85,598 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,032 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,961 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 44,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,788 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 23 May 2017 32,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside mirror cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Rear 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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LC13 XAO is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 LC13 XAO, 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 LC13 XAO registered?

LC13 XAO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 2013.

Is LC13 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 XAO 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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