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AK13 FME

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,470 mi
Last recorded112,470 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 FME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,470 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 112,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,432 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 97,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,156 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,145 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,376 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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 FME is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FME, 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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AK13 FME is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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