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A5 YUE

2013 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YUE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,260 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,085 miles

o/s n/brake needs attension

under side covered

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,477 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,220 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 49,220 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 31,591 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 YUE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 YUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 YUE registered?

A5 YUE is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is A5 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YUE 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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