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AV13 NMA

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 NMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 155,323 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2024 145,984 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 145,984 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front + Rear Sensor Arms Seized (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

brake warning light on for front pads

Fail 28 Sep 2023 137,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on for front pads

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum level

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,785 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 129,785 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,834 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 118,833 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,231 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 111,231 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,241 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NMA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NMA, 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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AV13 NMA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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