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AK13 BDZ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,919 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 89,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 80,240 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damage

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,368 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 66,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,468 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,672 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 43,639 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 32,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,082 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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AK13 BDZ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK13 BDZ, 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 AK13 BDZ registered?

AK13 BDZ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is AK13 BDZ safe to buy?

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