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YY62 VAJ

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 109,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear arm ball joint lose in the hub. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 95,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,945 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 21,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YY62 VAJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY62 VAJ, 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 YY62 VAJ registered?

YY62 VAJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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