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SD63 SKE

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,486 mi
Last recorded147,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,486 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottom engine cover missing

Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,333 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Underside and outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2025 140,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 134,531 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emitting smoke on emissions test (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,331 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2023 127,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,487 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 111,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,738 miles

advise front inner disc's minor wear

advise rear inner disc's minor wear

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,354 miles

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

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 SKE 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 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 SD63 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

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

Is SD63 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 SKE 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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