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AO13 EPC

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 EPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 86,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn slightly in inner edge

brake pad warning wire insecure o/s/r

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre earing close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre perished within tread pattern

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 86,068 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres worn slightly in inner edge

brake pad warning wire insecure o/s/r

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre earing close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre perished within tread pattern

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 86,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge, Marked in Yellow - 245/35R18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Brake Discs Corroded Due to Lack of Use

Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,455 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 74,046 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,062 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,606 miles

slight wear noted on front brake disc

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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AO13 EPC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EPC, 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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AO13 EPC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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