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AO62 ZDZ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,076 mi
Last recorded122,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,654 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,328 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2020 90,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,789 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,317 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,543 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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AO62 ZDZ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AO62 ZDZ, 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 AO62 ZDZ registered?

AO62 ZDZ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 February 2013.

Is AO62 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZDZ 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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