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AF13 FER

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,707 mi
Last recorded91,707 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 78,280 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2023 68,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,383 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 61,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

windscreen washer jet intensity deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,065 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 37,753 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 37,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,176 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 31,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,799 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm worn smooth outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm worn smooth outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

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 FER is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FER, 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 FER registered?

AF13 FER is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AF13 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FER shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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