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AF13 TVK

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 TVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 126,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on front most arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 118,329 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,218 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 110,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,984 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 102,394 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pads worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 93,947 miles

Rear light lenses non matching light configuration slight difference all lights function as intended

Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,398 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,341 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cuts exposing ply/cords. Also worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut exposing ply/cords. Also worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in NSR tyre

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 TVK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

AF13 TVK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is AF13 TVK safe to buy?

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