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YA13 EKD

2013 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,539 mi
Last recorded94,539 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 EKD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscruing some components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,734 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 63,790 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs very worn

wipers smearing screen

Fail 29 Dec 2020 60,700 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs very worn

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Removed ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play O/S/F wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (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 EKD is a 2013 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EKD, 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 EKD registered?

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

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