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A881 EJM

2013 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,579 mi
Last recorded77,579 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 EJM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 71,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,650 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,147 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 88y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 88y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 88y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,750 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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A881 EJM is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A881 EJM, 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 A881 EJM registered?

A881 EJM is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is A881 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A881 EJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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