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LY13 GAU

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,989 mi
Last recorded84,989 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 GAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 62,787 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 52,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,163 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 35,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear seat base insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,957 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2019 32,957 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,248 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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LY13 GAU is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 LY13 GAU, 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 LY13 GAU registered?

LY13 GAU is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is LY13 GAU safe to buy?

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