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AJ13 BXS

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 110,719 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Nov 2023 94,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,139 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 85,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 77,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 67,627 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Under trays fitted front to rear so some test items not fully seen

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure Plug connector hanging down, now tucked into wheel arch liner (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 x nut missing from bracket that holds the catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 67,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,541 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,638 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking very low on the front of the car (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 24,459 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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AJ13 BXS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 AJ13 BXS, 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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AJ13 BXS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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