CarVerify

Free Car Check

S50 KJC

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 KJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,844 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,247 miles

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

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,244 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 75,244 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe knock at bush (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 68,123 miles

slight play on off side steering rack arm

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,739 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,739 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and to high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both and o/side below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 48,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 27,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S50 KJC is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S50 KJC, 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 S50 KJC?

You can check the full history of S50 KJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S50 KJC registered?

S50 KJC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is S50 KJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 KJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S50 KJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S50 KJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.