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AB57 FOX

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 FOX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 107,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,975 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 76,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering rack end ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,121 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 15,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed

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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AB57 FOX is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AB57 FOX, 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 AB57 FOX registered?

AB57 FOX is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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