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LO13 AXR

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,588 mi
Last recorded70,588 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 AXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,024 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 55,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 54,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,148 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 30,086 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Wear on tyre tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LO13 AXR is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO13 AXR, 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

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What year was LO13 AXR registered?

LO13 AXR is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LO13 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO13 AXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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