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A25 MTK

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,523 mi
Last recorded100,523 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 MTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,523 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 96,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 79,981 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 76,054 miles

oil dipstick broken

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,567 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 MTK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

A25 MTK is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is A25 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 MTK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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