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A13 KWA

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,856 mi
Last recorded64,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 64,856 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 64,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 35,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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A13 KWA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 KWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A13 KWA registered?

A13 KWA is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is A13 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 KWA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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