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AO13 VBA

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,300 mi
Last recorded61,300 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 61,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items ...wet mot

Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,969 miles

under trays fitted ....wet mot ...

Fail 17 Nov 2023 52,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge ... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords ... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing secondary tread showing ...Strong advise ... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing worn secondary tread showing .....Strong advise .. (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted ....wet mot ...

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 34,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 24,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,568 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 20,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 14,168 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

n/s/r tyres has been lightly kerbed on outer sidewall.

Pass 19 May 2016 11,437 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 VBA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

AO13 VBA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is AO13 VBA safe to buy?

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