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YH13 VLC

2013 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X160,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VLC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 108,778 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 22 May 2025 103,090 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached brake reaction arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Brake reaction arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 95,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 86,419 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 86,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 78,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 65,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 57,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,044 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 27,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 17,689 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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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YH13 VLC is a 2013 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH13 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH13 VLC registered?

YH13 VLC is a 2013 BMW X1, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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