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SN63 ZVM

2013 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,024 miles

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 107,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working nsr and ofs (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,664 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,898 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,565 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,848 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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SN63 ZVM is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN63 ZVM, 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 SN63 ZVM registered?

SN63 ZVM is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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The MOT history for SN63 ZVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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