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YA13 DWN

2013 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 DWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,033 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,474 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2023 51,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,206 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 Sep 2021 47,687 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 47,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,694 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 43,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,875 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DWN is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YA13 DWN, 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 YA13 DWN registered?

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

Is YA13 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 DWN 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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