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A18 TUU

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,721 mi
Last recorded85,721 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 85,721 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,954 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,480 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,584 miles

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 51,978 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front bulbs changed to standard bulbs (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 51,972 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted to halogen lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 37,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 31,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 26,738 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 14 May 2016 26,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A18 TUU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A18 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

A18 TUU is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is A18 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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