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AC51 FUN

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,478 mi
Last recorded56,478 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 FUN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 56,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,617 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 49,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 35,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 28,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,083 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,298 miles

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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AC51 FUN is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AC51 FUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC51 FUN registered?

AC51 FUN is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AC51 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 FUN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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