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AV13 NKN

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 NKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 122,247 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement ()

Fail 30 Jan 2026 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 106,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid level low (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 93,665 miles

Offside Front headlight has moisture inside.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 93,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front headlight has moisture inside.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 77,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 52,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,257 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL AGED

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

OSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL AGED

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 30 May 2017 26,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre marked MO (Mercedes Only)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,780 miles

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

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 NKN is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NKN, 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 AV13 NKN registered?

AV13 NKN is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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