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AE13 YPO

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,897 mi
Last recorded166,897 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 166,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Rear surface corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 160,887 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 160,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 156,128 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 156,065 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 148,741 miles

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 Upper Strut top mounting noisy when turning in lock to lock

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,585 miles

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

o/s/f DRL not working

o/s/f shocker top mount bearing noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,040 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 127,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,662 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,292 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 YPO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

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

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