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AY63 VTC

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,302 mi
Last recorded160,302 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VTC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 160,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 160,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 150,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 135,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,103 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,944 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,239 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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AY63 VTC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY63 VTC, 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 AY63 VTC registered?

AY63 VTC is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is AY63 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 VTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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