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AV62 ZHD

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,720 mi
Last recorded153,720 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 ZHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 153,720 miles

ds light on

Fail 8 Sep 2025 153,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

ds light on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,051 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 143,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 138,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 134,674 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 131,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Damaged ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 127,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 127,278 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 127,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,943 miles

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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AV62 ZHD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV62 ZHD, 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 AV62 ZHD registered?

AV62 ZHD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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