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LC63 FVO

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,190 mi
Last recorded114,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC63 FVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 114,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,851 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 85,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,212 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,068 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,285 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,891 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (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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LC63 FVO is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC63 FVO, 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 LC63 FVO registered?

LC63 FVO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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