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YY13 VMG

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 VMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,264 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,143 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 VMG is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

YY13 VMG is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is YY13 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 VMG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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