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AO62 ZTB

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZTB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,820 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,040 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2020 67,040 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,718 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,524 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 38,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 tyre distorted (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slight distortion

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,299 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 ZTB is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 ZTB, 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 AO62 ZTB registered?

AO62 ZTB is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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