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LR63 ACF

2013 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 ACF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 109,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 109,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 106,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,694 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,208 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight on bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 84,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the shoulder tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight on bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge started to wear on shoulders of tyre inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,311 miles

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 13 Sep 2018 52,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,482 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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LR63 ACF is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR63 ACF, 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

How do I check the history of LR63 ACF?

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What year was LR63 ACF registered?

LR63 ACF is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is LR63 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR63 ACF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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