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SB63 CVC

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 CVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,526 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 88,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Unable to fully check wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,897 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,099 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,897 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 43,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,439 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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SB63 CVC 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 84.6%.

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 SB63 CVC, 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 SB63 CVC registered?

SB63 CVC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is SB63 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB63 CVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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