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YA13 CVS

2013 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,748 mi
Last recorded45,748 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 CVS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 45,748 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

there is an outstanding recall on this vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 R/F Dot 25/23 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 34/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2024 39,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,118 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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YA13 CVS is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA13 CVS, 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

How do I check the history of YA13 CVS?

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What year was YA13 CVS registered?

YA13 CVS is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YA13 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 CVS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA13 CVS have outstanding finance?

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