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YY13 VMD

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 75,303 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod [ASAP] ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2024 72,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 65,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 65,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,193 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,800 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2020 46,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,434 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 VMD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

YY13 VMD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YY13 VMD safe to buy?

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