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AF13 TVY

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 128,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Water ingress in headlight

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 118,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Water ingress in headlight

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,103 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit 225/45r17rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/45/17rft) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2021 88,284 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (225/45/17rft) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/45/17rft) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,505 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,500 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 TVY is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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