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AF13 AHC

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,927 mi
Last recorded150,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 150,927 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 141,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 141,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,759 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray broken/loose

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,304 miles

Front undertray loose

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 112,304 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin poss injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front undertray loose

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,221 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,729 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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AF13 AHC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF13 AHC, 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 AF13 AHC registered?

AF13 AHC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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