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AY13 VSC

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VSC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 92,524 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s daylight running light in op

o/s front headlamp lens damaged sharpe edges

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,012 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,361 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 78,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear belts

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut to cords

Offside Front tyre cut to cords

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

exhaust heatshield loose

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,643 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 VSC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 VSC, 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 AY13 VSC registered?

AY13 VSC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 VSC 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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