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AL55 AJL

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 AJL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,412 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,431 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 50,738 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 50,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,208 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 41,076 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 41,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,745 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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AL55 AJL 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 AL55 AJL, 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 AL55 AJL registered?

AL55 AJL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AL55 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 AJL 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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