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LV62 PDO

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 PDO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 87,655 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2024 87,613 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 87,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 66,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,921 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 38,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,251 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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LV62 PDO is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LV62 PDO, 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 LV62 PDO registered?

LV62 PDO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is LV62 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 PDO 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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