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LF13 VBL

2013 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,124 mi
Last recorded152,124 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 VBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 152,124 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front headlamps misty

Pass 31 Mar 2025 145,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 145,654 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 141,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under side covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 141,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 138,100 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 118,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 99,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 99,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,374 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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LF13 VBL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF13 VBL, 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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What year was LF13 VBL registered?

LF13 VBL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is LF13 VBL safe to buy?

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