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A4 NGD

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,552 miles

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT FLICKERING

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 74,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT FLICKERING

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 71,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,322 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

minor stone chip front screen

Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,446 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn very low on edges

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

minor stone chip front screen

offside rear tyre worn close to limits and substantially low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn very low

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

minor stone chips front screen

nearside rear inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,760 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges

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

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has minor stone chips

Fail 1 Mar 2021 49,760 miles

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

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges

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

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has minor stone chips

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,642 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

front brake pads wearing low

minor stone chips front screen

Fail 20 Feb 2019 37,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

front brake pads wearing low

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,328 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing

Stonechips front screen

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,651 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

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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A4 NGD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A4 NGD, 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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A4 NGD is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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