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SD63 SGZ

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,369 mi
Last recorded125,369 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,369 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 97,018 miles

Front exhaust front flexi damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 97,018 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm zero on outer edge next stage of wear is exposed cords requires change now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,628 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,620 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,185 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SD63 SGZ is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SD63 SGZ, 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 SD63 SGZ registered?

SD63 SGZ is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SD63 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 SGZ 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.

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