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AM53 LUK

2013 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 LUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 74,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 59,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,979 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,143 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 47,328 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2018 39,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 32,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,333 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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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AM53 LUK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AM53 LUK, 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 AM53 LUK registered?

AM53 LUK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is AM53 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 LUK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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