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AF13 AKJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,753 mi
Last recorded95,753 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 88,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 88,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,827 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 55,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 55,738 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside and Offside disc wearing low

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside pads wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,472 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outer tread area

Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,806 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 AKJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF13 AKJ, 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 AF13 AKJ registered?

AF13 AKJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is AF13 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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