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AM62 RAJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM62 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 105,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,507 miles

Offside drl inoperative

Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,506 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside drl inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge & perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge & perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

slight seepage from rear differential

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,523 miles

Diff has slight leak

Nearside Rear position lens has water in

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

brake warning light on dashboard brake wear above limit

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Fail 19 Nov 2020 70,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diff has slight leak

Nearside Rear position lens has water in

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

brake warning light on dashboard brake wear above limit

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 20 May 2019 52,397 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

horn works intermittently

Fail 17 May 2019 52,396 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake system malfunction warning light is on

horn works intermittently

Pass 17 May 2018 42,366 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 May 2018 42,366 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 17 May 2017 37,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 32,920 miles

engine covers and under trays 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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AM62 RAJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM62 RAJ, 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 AM62 RAJ registered?

AM62 RAJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is AM62 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM62 RAJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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