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SM13 CDX

2013 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,261 mi
Last recorded53,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 CDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2024 53,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,448 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2022 41,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

nearside front tyre abnormally worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2019 24,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,804 miles

Front oil level too high

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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SM13 CDX is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM13 CDX, 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 SM13 CDX registered?

SM13 CDX is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is SM13 CDX safe to buy?

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