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AE13 LVW

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,460 mi
Last recorded167,460 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 167,460 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 167,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 151,972 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorber bellows deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2023 133,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 133,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,243 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,671 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 107,671 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,425 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,080 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,021 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

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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AE13 LVW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE13 LVW, 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 AE13 LVW registered?

AE13 LVW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is AE13 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 LVW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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