MOT Status
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114,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi split
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm worn ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust flexi split
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering arm worn ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust flexi split.
Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust flexi split.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt looks to be in good condition. ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt looks to be in good condition. ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM13 FHC is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM13 FHC, 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 SM13 FHC registered?
SM13 FHC is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2013.
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