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LR63 VDM

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 VDM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 89,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Dec 2024 89,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 71,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,328 miles

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

Front tyres outer edges wearing

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front tyres outer edges wearing

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,237 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 VDM is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDM, 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 LR63 VDM registered?

LR63 VDM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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