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BMW X12013 · 2.0L DIESEL

AJ13 ACU

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 119,005 miles recorded, this ORANGE 2013 BMW X1 runs on DIESEL with a 1995cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025-10-20 at 119,005 miles showed no defects, indicating a stable maintenance trend following a 2024-10-21 failure related to the engine MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) being inoperative. This suggests the previous issue was addressed, as the subsequent test passed without further concerns. The 2023-10-26 failure included minor defects such as worn tyres, defective wiper blades, and a faulty windscreen washer, which are typical consumable wear items. No structural or critical mechanical issues were recorded in the latest test, supporting the conclusion of a generally well-maintained vehicle. The mileage progression shows consistent annual usage of approximately 9,154 miles, aligning with typical patterns for a 13-year-old vehicle. The 2024-10-21 test at 114,062 miles revealed the engine MIL failure, but this was resolved by the 2025-10-20 test. The 2023-10-27 test at 98,565 miles had no defects, while the prior 2023-10-26 test at 98,564 miles recorded minor issues. These gaps in defects suggest sporadic maintenance rather than systemic problems, though the engine MIL issue requires verification of repairs. A buyer should inspect the suspension for worn bushes or coil springs, as consistent mileage can accelerate these components. The 2023-10-26 tyres nearing legal limits and the 2024-10-21 engine MIL failure highlight the need to check brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions systems. Corrosion in body panels and the condition of the windscreen washer reservoir should also be verified, as these are common areas for overlooked maintenance. The absence of structural or major mechanical failures in recent tests supports the vehicle’s roadworthiness, but physical inspection is recommended to confirm repairs and identify hidden issues.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025-10-20 at 119,005 miles showed no defects, indicating a stable maintenance trend following a 2024-10-21 failure related to the engine MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) being inoperative. This suggests the previous issue was addressed, as the subsequent test passed without further concerns. The 2023-10-26 failure included minor defects such as worn tyres, defective wiper blades, and a faulty windscreen washer, which are typical consumable wear items. No structural or critical mechanical issues were recorded in the latest test, supporting the conclusion of a generally well-maintained vehicle. The mileage progression shows consistent annual usage of approximately 9,154 miles, aligning with typical patterns for a 13-year-old vehicle. The 2024-10-21 test at 114,062 miles revealed the engine MIL failure, but this was resolved by the 2025-10-20 test. The 2023-10-27 test at 98,565 miles had no defects, while the prior 2023-10-26 test at 98,564 miles recorded minor issues. These gaps in defects suggest sporadic maintenance rather than systemic problems, though the engine MIL issue requires verification of repairs. A buyer should inspect the suspension for worn bushes or coil springs, as consistent mileage can accelerate these components. The 2023-10-26 tyres nearing legal limits and the 2024-10-21 engine MIL failure highlight the need to check brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions systems. Corrosion in body panels and the condition of the windscreen washer reservoir should also be verified, as these are common areas for overlooked maintenance. The absence of structural or major mechanical failures in recent tests supports the vehicle’s roadworthiness, but physical inspection is recommended to confirm repairs and identify hidden issues.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW X1 (AJ13 ACU) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2023 and October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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