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AF63 DFE

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,968 mi
Last recorded68,968 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 DFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,968 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on outer edge

Rear Both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 34,862 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2017 34,862 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,964 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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AF63 DFE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AF63 DFE, 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 AF63 DFE registered?

AF63 DFE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AF63 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 DFE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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