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AF13 USW

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,918 mi
Last recorded181,918 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 USW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 181,918 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 160,979 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack and pinion ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front of rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 132,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight misting of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,456 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Rear differential weeping oil.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 116,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Day time running light not working.

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

Rear differential weeping oil.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,549 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,910 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 USW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 USW, 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 USW registered?

AF13 USW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is AF13 USW safe to buy?

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