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A25 FRO

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,871 mi
Last recorded42,871 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 FRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 42,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 33,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 33,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 89W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 27,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,942 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 22,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,053 miles

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,578 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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A25 FRO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 A25 FRO, 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 A25 FRO registered?

A25 FRO is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is A25 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 FRO 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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