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A18 AVB

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,002 mi
Last recorded38,002 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,002 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,912 miles

Front advise brake discs corroded on inside faces

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear advise brake discs corroded on outside faces

advise all 4 tyres are splitting and perished on outer edges

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,036 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

cover under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,737 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

covers under bonnet and under car and sills covering components

rear brake disc corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2022 31,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

covers under bonnet and under car and sills covering components

rear brake disc corroding

Pass 13 May 2021 29,185 miles

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 28,142 miles

plastic side sills fitted

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 26,242 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 15 May 2018 23,034 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 15 May 2017 20,196 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 16,028 miles

engine covers

under trays

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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A18 AVB is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A18 AVB, 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 A18 AVB registered?

A18 AVB is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is A18 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 AVB 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.

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