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LF63 EXZ

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 165,085 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 159,805 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE

Fail 6 Sep 2024 159,805 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE

Pass 15 Sep 2023 156,509 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 152,437 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 146,671 miles

Offside Front TYRE 3.4MM

Pass 7 Sep 2020 141,532 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 141,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm very low on edge suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,794 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.3MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.3MM

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,118 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,032 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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LF63 EXZ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LF63 EXZ, 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 LF63 EXZ registered?

LF63 EXZ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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