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AO13 DWP

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 DWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 74,845 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,804 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 51,652 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,100 miles

All tyres lightly perished in treads.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,339 miles

All tyres perished between treads.

Nearside Front Small cuts in tread.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 18,339 miles

All tyres perished between treads.

Headlamp aim too low Both headlight aims too low. (1.8)

Nearside Front Small cuts in tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,595 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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AO13 DWP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO13 DWP, 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 AO13 DWP registered?

AO13 DWP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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