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AF13 AHJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,926 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 76,926 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,520 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 45,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,064 miles

Offside Front slight play rack arm

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted in rear ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,185 miles

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERSIDE FULLY PANELLED

Fail 26 Jan 2016 25,185 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDERSIDE FULLY PANELLED

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 AHJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 AF13 AHJ, 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 AHJ registered?

AF13 AHJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AF13 AHJ safe to buy?

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