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AK13 CWC

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,888 mi
Last recorded167,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 CWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 167,888 miles

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

Offside number plate led only one LED working. Advise to replace.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 161,512 miles

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

Offside Number plate lamp l.e.d's starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 152,133 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 152,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 140,092 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 140,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn very low on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,199 miles

Front Wiper blades in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,773 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 CWC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CWC, 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 CWC registered?

AK13 CWC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AK13 CWC safe to buy?

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