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AE13 WFS

2013 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,935 mi
Last recorded201,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 WFS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 201,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 201,935 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 201,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 183,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 164,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,138 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 149,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,564 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,760 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,240 miles

slight oil leak diff

Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,236 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak diff

Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,471 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

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 WFS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

AE13 WFS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is AE13 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 WFS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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