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A5 XUW

2013 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 136,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,196 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 55,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,855 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 8 May 2018 38,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,692 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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A5 XUW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 A5 XUW, 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 A5 XUW registered?

A5 XUW is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is A5 XUW safe to buy?

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