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YK13 VLS

2013 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X160,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 VLS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,521 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 91,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 88,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,779 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 54,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 40,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 26,895 miles

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

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

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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YK13 VLS is a 2013 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK13 VLS, 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 YK13 VLS registered?

YK13 VLS is a 2013 BMW X1, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is YK13 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK13 VLS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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