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AF13 HVV

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 HVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,014 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2025 93,495 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,225 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 86,224 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front inner rack knuckle has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2023 83,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front inner rack knuckle has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,349 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 79,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,846 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing detatched (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 72,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 42% imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing detatched (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,369 miles

Offside play in o/s/f steering rack

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,780 miles

Offside Front knock on o/s/f

Pass 31 May 2016 26,688 miles

knock on steering

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 HVV is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVV, 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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AF13 HVV is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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