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A21 AHO

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 AHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 55,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,655 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 51,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,956 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,353 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 38,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 37,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,493 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,865 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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A21 AHO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A21 AHO, 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 A21 AHO?

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What year was A21 AHO registered?

A21 AHO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is A21 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 AHO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 AHO have outstanding finance?

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