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YA13 TZC

2013 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 TZC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,655 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 109,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Slight Lift / Free Play Both Front Strut Top Mount Bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,411 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,756 miles

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

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,941 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,913 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 TZC is a 2013 BMW 316 in Grey 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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

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

Is YA13 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 TZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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