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LC13 YHN

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 YHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 73,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,053 miles

Front Brake discs liped

Fail 8 Sep 2021 63,053 miles

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

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

Front Brake discs liped

Offside Rear Tyre cut and perished

Offside Rear Tyre very low tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre very badly perished and blistered

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,481 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 YHN is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YHN, 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

How do I check the history of LC13 YHN?

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What year was LC13 YHN registered?

LC13 YHN is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LC13 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 YHN 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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