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AO13 VAA

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 81,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,238 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 78,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (245/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,504 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 56,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 45,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,088 miles

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

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 VAA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

AO13 VAA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is AO13 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 VAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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