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AE04 MEL

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,896 mi
Last recorded116,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 112,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 104,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edges wearing smooth down to secondary rubber in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,519 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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AE04 MEL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE04 MEL, 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 AE04 MEL registered?

AE04 MEL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2013.

Is AE04 MEL safe to buy?

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