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RE13 BXR

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,902 mi
Last recorded190,902 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 BXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 190,902 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 184,515 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 184,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 173,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 165,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 159,071 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 139,476 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 139,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 139,469 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 130,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RE13 BXR is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black 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 RE13 BXR, 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 RE13 BXR registered?

RE13 BXR is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is RE13 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE13 BXR 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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