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Y31 RVS

2013 BMW 1 Series

Green Petrol 636cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,574 mi
Last recorded20,574 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 RVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine636cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 20,574 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 20,574 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 14,952 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 10,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 9,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 9,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 5,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 5,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,172 miles

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

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2019 42,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2019 4,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,562 miles

eng covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,538 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 4,065 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 3,489 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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Y31 RVS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 636cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y31 RVS, 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 Y31 RVS?

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What year was Y31 RVS registered?

Y31 RVS is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 January 2013.

Is Y31 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 RVS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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