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M13 VTM

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,690 mi
Last recorded165,690 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 VTM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 165,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 165,690 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 159,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,089 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,249 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 107,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,517 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M13 VTM is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M13 VTM, 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 M13 VTM registered?

M13 VTM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is M13 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 VTM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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