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YY13 WLR

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,292 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 104,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,396 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,721 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 WLR is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

YY13 WLR is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is YY13 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 WLR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY13 WLR have outstanding finance?

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