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YY13 FVE

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 FVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,025 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 37,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,258 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 23,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,907 miles

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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YY13 FVE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY13 FVE, 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

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What year was YY13 FVE registered?

YY13 FVE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is YY13 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 FVE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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