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AJ07 EMS

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 96,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,338 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 92,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 71,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,473 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 51,999 miles

Both windscreen wipers juddery

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,901 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,559 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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AJ07 EMS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ07 EMS, 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 AJ07 EMS registered?

AJ07 EMS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is AJ07 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 EMS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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