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YA13 ELV

2013 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 ELV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,911 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,220 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear pad warning sensor disconnected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 104,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,948 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 89,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on. Diagnostic is advised.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 73,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,553 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,553 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,876 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 52,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,540 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,019 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 ELV is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

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

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