MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both light units tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one number plate light bulb u/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE CUT TO N/S FRONT TYRE KERB BAND
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A553 GAP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 A553 GAP, 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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How do I check the history of A553 GAP?
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What year was A553 GAP registered?
A553 GAP is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 March 2013.
Is A553 GAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A553 GAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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