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AM53 MLS

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 MLS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 133,795 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,759 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 107,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,383 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,323 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,869 miles

o/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,252 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2016 45,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,576 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 41,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 MLS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLS, 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 MLS registered?

AM53 MLS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 February 2013.

Is AM53 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 MLS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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