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SP63 HCF

2013 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 HCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 69,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + spring in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,085 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,634 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering cmponents

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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SP63 HCF is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SP63 HCF, 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 SP63 HCF registered?

SP63 HCF is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is SP63 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 HCF 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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