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SM63 CXW

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,707 mi
Last recorded72,707 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 CXW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 72,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perishing in tread 225/50 17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perishing in tread 225/50 17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,990 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Tyre also cracking within the tread area . ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Tyre also cracking within the tread area . ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,577 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( light cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Light cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,492 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Brake pads look to be on or possibly below required limit but they are not clearly visible during test. REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( light cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Light cracking within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,460 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise nearside rear parking brake effort is significantly less than the offside rear parking brake.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,633 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 24 Aug 2019 49,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 45,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,807 miles

Engine Cover and Under Tray Fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,192 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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SM63 CXW is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM63 CXW, 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 SM63 CXW registered?

SM63 CXW is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is SM63 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 CXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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