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AF08 DAW

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,319 mi
Last recorded147,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 DAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 147,319 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 147,319 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,189 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 122,445 miles

o/s front day running light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2023 122,445 miles

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

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

o/s front day running light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both need wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,487 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 110,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 104,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,864 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 11 May 2016 71,819 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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AF08 DAW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AF08 DAW, 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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AF08 DAW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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