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LF13 XYC

2013 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 XYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 99,486 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

front brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2026 99,486 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both rear brake discs worn

front brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,247 miles

Front both shocker cover insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2024 82,032 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 82,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 58,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 35,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,989 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,477 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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LF13 XYC is a 2013 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LF13 XYC, 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 LF13 XYC registered?

LF13 XYC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is LF13 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 XYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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