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AF13 JRZ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,150 mi
Last recorded144,150 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 144,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened has play in hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 135,652 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 135,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 129,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 129,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 121,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,600 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,526 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,526 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

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 JRZ 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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

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

Is AF13 JRZ safe to buy?

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