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AK13 FHT

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 FHT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2025 103,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure middle belt (10.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 94,664 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,470 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 9 Mar 2023 91,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,579 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 FHT is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK13 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

AK13 FHT is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is AK13 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 FHT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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