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YD13 LNK

2013 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X160,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 LNK
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 121,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging but still operates

Fail 20 Feb 2025 110,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging but still operates

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 90,874 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,595 miles

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

turbo breather pipe snap

Fail 1 Jun 2022 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

turbo breather pipe snap

Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,811 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 66,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 60,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,989 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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YD13 LNK is a 2013 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,474 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD13 LNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD13 LNK is a 2013 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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