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AX51 ZOE

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 ZOE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 111,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,739 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 63,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,176 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,565 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system excessively tight on lock (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,837 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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AX51 ZOE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX51 ZOE, 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 AX51 ZOE registered?

AX51 ZOE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AX51 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 ZOE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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