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AA13 LJA

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,921 mi
Last recorded110,921 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA13 LJA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 110,921 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 106,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,071 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all disks worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms, inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 104,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all disks worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms, inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,957 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 99,957 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre a have low cut on side well

Pass 22 Feb 2017 122,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,098 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to the limit

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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AA13 LJA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AA13 LJA, 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 AA13 LJA registered?

AA13 LJA is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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