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AL12 EXR

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,530 mi
Last recorded89,530 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 EXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension bouncy through rollers

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner sidewall has runflat damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 89,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension bouncy through rollers

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner sidewall has runflat damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,459 miles

Both rear tyres are between 3.3mm and 3.8mm

Nearside Front Tyre just starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,402 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,436 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,369 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,155 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 47,154 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,995 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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AL12 EXR is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AL12 EXR, 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 AL12 EXR registered?

AL12 EXR is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 February 2013.

Is AL12 EXR safe to buy?

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