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AV13 MRV

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 MRV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 142,339 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,055 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 130,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,077 miles

Offside damage/ dents front and rear door panels

Fail 8 Mar 2023 123,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside damage/ dents front and rear door panels

Pass 7 Aug 2021 113,722 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 91,939 miles

Emissions to clean to test

O/S/F fog light unit damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,956 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 10 May 2017 73,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small stone chips in screen

Pass 12 May 2016 57,443 miles

Emissions to clean to test.

Fail 12 May 2016 57,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions to clean to test.

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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AV13 MRV is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV13 MRV, 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 AV13 MRV registered?

AV13 MRV is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is AV13 MRV safe to buy?

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