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SM13 EDR

2013 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,092 mi
Last recorded110,092 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 EDR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,841 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,821 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EDR is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EDR, 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 EDR registered?

SM13 EDR is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 2013.

Is SM13 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 EDR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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