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S26 XNE

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 XNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,650 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,294 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 50,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,299 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 38,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 32,716 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,908 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 17,802 miles

Offside Rear Outer Note; Tyre has cut to outer sidewall no cord showing .

Valve stem slightly damaged Note; All tyre valve stems starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

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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S26 XNE 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 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 S26 XNE, 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 S26 XNE?

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What year was S26 XNE registered?

S26 XNE is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is S26 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 XNE 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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