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AU13 ZPJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024
Pass 3 May 2023 99,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 91,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,211 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 83,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nearside front tyre on approx 3mm worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 62,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,264 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,177 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

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 ZPJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU13 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

AU13 ZPJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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