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L13 DAB

2026 BMW 1 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 DAB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,342 miles

Both front shock/top mounts worn (uplift)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 95,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 91,094 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,863 miles

Both front strut gaiters deteriorated

Underside covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,351 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 66,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,344 miles

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

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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L13 DAB is a 2026 BMW 1 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L13 DAB, 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 0 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L13 DAB registered?

L13 DAB is a 2026 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 June 2026.

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