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AJ13 NHK

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 NHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,761 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 58,048 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,741 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 54,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on outer tread block, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,108 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 42,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,445 miles

Full length under trays fitted, Full underside inspection not possible

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,995 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 NHK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHK, 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 AJ13 NHK registered?

AJ13 NHK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is AJ13 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 NHK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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