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SH02 MAL

2013 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 MAL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 91,630 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 184,136 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,392 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK JOINT + REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2025 72,249 miles

suspension, sills surface rust

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 176,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,195 miles

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

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

suspension components surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 159,216 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2023 67,097 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMITS + O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE + REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 24 Aug 2022 147,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,435 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,143 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 40,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,369 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,906 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 38,906 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,551 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 27,551 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,329 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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SH02 MAL is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 SH02 MAL, 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

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What year was SH02 MAL registered?

SH02 MAL is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is SH02 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 MAL shows 35 tests with a 88.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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