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AM61 ERT

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,670 mi
Last recorded149,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 ERT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 149,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 149,670 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 144,592 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 136,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (245/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vin sticker missing

Fail 9 Jan 2023 123,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vin sticker missing

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,060 miles

washer jet pressure low

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,545 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (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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AM61 ERT is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 AM61 ERT, 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 AM61 ERT registered?

AM61 ERT is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 January 2013.

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