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AY13 VRT

2013 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VRT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 110,099 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 110,038 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 102,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 102,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,755 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,028 miles

covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,006 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,272 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,847 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,405 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 VRT is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

AY13 VRT is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AY13 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VRT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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