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Y13 GAF

2023 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,049 mi
Last recorded7,049 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 GAF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 7,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 6,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,739 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 79,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,415 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,236 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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Y13 GAF is a 2023 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y13 GAF, 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 3 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y13 GAF registered?

Y13 GAF is a 2023 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 2023.

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