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AO13 NFJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,853 mi
Last recorded120,853 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 NFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 120,853 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2025 116,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 113,239 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 108,856 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 108,856 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 104,528 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 100,429 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential slight leak osr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front small chip in windscreen

Fail 21 May 2021 100,429 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential slight leak osr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front small chip in windscreen

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 99,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,150 miles

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

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2017 81,657 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 25 May 2017 81,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 23 May 2016 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NFJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 AO13 NFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 NFJ registered?

AO13 NFJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is AO13 NFJ safe to buy?

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