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OV54 TON

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

110,771 mi
Last recorded110,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 TON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 110,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 99,916 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,072 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 96,448 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 96,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,739 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2023 91,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,071 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,559 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge 225/40/18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on outer edge 225/40/18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,520 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 25,846 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,037 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 35,874 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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OV54 TON is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 OV54 TON, 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 OV54 TON registered?

OV54 TON is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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