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AF13 SZW

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,545 mi
Last recorded80,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 SZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 75,580 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 75,580 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,219 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 65,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 35,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,446 miles

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 SZW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZW, 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

How do I check the history of AF13 SZW?

You can check the full history of AF13 SZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF13 SZW registered?

AF13 SZW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is AF13 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 SZW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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