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HV13 NVL

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 NVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 137,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 136,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 3 Sep 2023 136,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 131,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,202 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,255 miles

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

nsr - nsf alloy inner rims buckled

oil slightly over full

timing chain noises under load

Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nsr - nsf alloy inner rims buckled

oil slightly over full

timing chain noises under load

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,996 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,888 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front tyre edge worn

Rear brake discs corroded

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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HV13 NVL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 HV13 NVL, 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

How do I check the history of HV13 NVL?

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What year was HV13 NVL registered?

HV13 NVL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is HV13 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 NVL 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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