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AE13 VZF

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 55,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,399 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 39,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,177 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut not to ply

Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,094 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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AE13 VZF is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White 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 AE13 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

Is AE13 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VZF 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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