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AU13 VPL

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,395 mi
Last recorded124,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VPL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 124,395 miles

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

engine cover/undertrays

Fail 24 Jun 2026 124,395 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertrays

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,516 miles

engine cover under trays

Pass 19 Jun 2024 108,872 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,972 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,449 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter loose under broken, support bracket broken

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,944 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner front disc heavily corroded,worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 51,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,772 miles

wear on outer edge front tyres

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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AU13 VPL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU13 VPL, 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 AU13 VPL registered?

AU13 VPL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is AU13 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VPL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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