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AY13 VSO

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,887 mi
Last recorded112,887 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,440 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on edges

offside front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracking inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on shoulder and tyre cracking and worn inner edge ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,966 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 87,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,072 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VSO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AY13 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

AY13 VSO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is AY13 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VSO 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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