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KA02 TEL

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA02 TEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 168,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 159,373 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,876 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

recommend handbrake adjustment

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,357 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,421 miles

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

signs of overheating of offside rear brake

Fail 30 Mar 2021 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

signs of overheating of offside rear brake

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,681 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 112,681 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,015 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 98,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,524 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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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KA02 TEL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KA02 TEL, 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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KA02 TEL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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