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AU13 VYR

2013 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,856 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,666 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Engine misfire ??

Front brake discs worn /pads worn low .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limits .

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,167 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (small crack in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 56,167 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall marked with crayon) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (small crack in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,882 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,415 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 VYR is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc 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 AU13 VYR, 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 AU13 VYR registered?

AU13 VYR is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is AU13 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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