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AE13 WFX

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 WFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to hitting wear sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp pattern just meets mot spec

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

vehicle emitting smoke from exhaust. not excessive at time of test.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to hitting wear sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp pattern just meets mot spec

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle emitting smoke from exhaust. not excessive at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,335 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play and knocking.( minimal play detected at steering wheel)

Offside stop lamp slightly white

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,335 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play and knocking.( minimal play detected at steering wheel)

Offside stop lamp slightly white

Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 68,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,769 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 51,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 47,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 46,413 miles

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,776 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 31,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,294 miles

Front Tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

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 WFX is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WFX, 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 AE13 WFX registered?

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

Is AE13 WFX safe to buy?

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