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AO13 KDZ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 KDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 90,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 89,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,181 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 73,166 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,726 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,540 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,908 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,208 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,852 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 KDZ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

AO13 KDZ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is AO13 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 KDZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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