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A1 VAL

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 90,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,273 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 73,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,026 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,201 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,506 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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A1 VAL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A1 VAL, 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 A1 VAL registered?

A1 VAL is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is A1 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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