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YA13 EFZ

2013 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

171,037 mi
Last recorded171,037 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 171,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 152,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 140,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,720 miles

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

Nearside Front day time bulb is missing

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 102,180 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen chip

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,063 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,088 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 EFZ is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red 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 YA13 EFZ, 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.

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What year was YA13 EFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YA13 EFZ 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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