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401 SP

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 SP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,615 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 41,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 32,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 23,493 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 23,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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401 SP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 401 SP, 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

How do I check the history of 401 SP?

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What year was 401 SP registered?

401 SP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is 401 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 SP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 401 SP have outstanding finance?

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