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AF13 YRM

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,864 mi
Last recorded171,864 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 YRM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 171,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

Pass 19 Dec 2024 158,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 158,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 138,735 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,962 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,159 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front headlight taped up

Nearside front tyre has slight abnormal wear

Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front headlight taped up

Nearside front tyre has slight abnormal wear

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,161 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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 YRM is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

AF13 YRM is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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