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AY13 LJO

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 42,137 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 32,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 32,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 13,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,924 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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AY13 LJO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AY13 LJO, 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 AY13 LJO registered?

AY13 LJO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AY13 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 LJO 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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