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AP13 RBU

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,170 mi
Last recorded41,170 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 RBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,170 miles

Coolant leak Bottle empty ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 32,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 27,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW across the tread 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 23,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 9,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,998 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 8,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 7,543 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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AP13 RBU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP13 RBU, 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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AP13 RBU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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