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893 LOU

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,086 mi
Last recorded35,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration893 LOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 32,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 32,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 31,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,326 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,615 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,399 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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893 LOU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 893 LOU, 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 893 LOU registered?

893 LOU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is 893 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 893 LOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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