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YX13 LFU

2013 BMW X1

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X160,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 LFU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 132,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 124,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,997 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at front of vehicle from offside rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked and exhaust flexi out skin split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,555 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked and exhaust flexi out skin split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low @ 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 107,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low @ 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded under protective cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded under protective cover (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight knocking on steering column but no visible signs of play

Fail 13 Feb 2019 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuate but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuate but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight knocking on steering column but no visible signs of play

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,098 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly swelling under outer coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre scrubbed off on edges

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,807 miles

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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YX13 LFU is a 2013 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX13 LFU, 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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YX13 LFU is a 2013 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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