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SM13 FHC

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,456 mi
Last recorded114,456 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 FHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,456 miles

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 114,455 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,221 miles

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.

Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,220 miles

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.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,934 miles

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.

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,614 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 80,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 49,271 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,309 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,341 miles

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?

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 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.

Is SM13 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 FHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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