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RK63 SVX

2013 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK63 SVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,657 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 116,657 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,005 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 99,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,605 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,861 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,647 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,436 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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RK63 SVX is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RK63 SVX, 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 RK63 SVX registered?

RK63 SVX is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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