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AJ62 LWD

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 LWD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TYRE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 154,429 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 150,008 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 149,945 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 144,555 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,661 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 139,632 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,179 miles

Front both tyres have slight wear on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 131,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres have slight wear on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,576 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 124,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 85,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 11 Jun 2017 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,516 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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AJ62 LWD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ62 LWD, 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 AJ62 LWD registered?

AJ62 LWD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 January 2013.

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