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LF63 KBV

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,763 mi
Last recorded82,763 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 KBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,763 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 82,763 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 78,039 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 78,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 70,721 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides ( protective seal damaged ) (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside componentnt chassis legs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,027 miles

Front Shock absorbers Protective covers split Both Side

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bushes Slightly Worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,677 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 52,428 miles

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

under tray fitted obstruction in viewing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,313 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,137 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,133 miles

under trays fitted

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 KBV is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

LF63 KBV is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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