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AB08 MAX

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,647 mi
Last recorded116,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 MAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,729 miles

front number plate

play o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,177 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,394 miles

Slight play in offside of steering rack

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,394 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,769 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,857 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,896 miles

minor cut in n/s/f tyre

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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AB08 MAX is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 MAX, 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 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 MAX registered?

AB08 MAX is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 February 2013.

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