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LW54 LEX

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 LEX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 118,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 105,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,621 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 24 Oct 2022 92,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 77,860 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,162 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 62,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 55,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,688 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 42,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LW54 LEX is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LW54 LEX, 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 LW54 LEX?

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What year was LW54 LEX registered?

LW54 LEX is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is LW54 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW54 LEX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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