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AK13 BPU

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,588 mi
Last recorded43,588 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 43,588 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 41,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 34,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,048 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 BPU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK13 BPU, 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 AK13 BPU registered?

AK13 BPU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2013.

Is AK13 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 BPU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK13 BPU have outstanding finance?

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