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YY13 HVH

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,120 mi
Last recorded59,120 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 HVH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls & tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 59,117 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls & tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

tpms light on

Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 54,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,082 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 38,680 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 33,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 May 2019 27,640 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 27,640 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 21,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,376 miles

n/s/f side wall protector damaged

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 HVH is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVH, 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.

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What year was YY13 HVH registered?

YY13 HVH is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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