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2013 BMW 1 SERIES2.0L DIESEL

CJ11 ALE

Considering this 2013 BMW 1 SERIES? It's a DIESEL with a 1995cc engine showing 145,007 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 30 May 2025 at 142,366 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently met the minimum standard following previous failures. While the record shows instances of failure in 2023 and 2025, the lack of recorded advisories on the passing certificates suggests that the previous owner addressed and rectified identified defects immediately to ensure the vehicle remained legal. At 142,366 miles, this 2013 BMW reflects a mileage profile that is entirely typical for its age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a consistent usage pattern visible between January 2022 and January 2023, where the car covered roughly 10,000 miles, followed by another 15,600 miles between the January 2023 and May 2025 tests. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent internal seals and braking components from the issues associated with inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and underbody condition. Given the high mileage and the age of the BMW, wear on front control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is likely despite the clean MOT results. Because the recent records do not list specific mechanical failures, a thorough check for corrosion on the subframe and any leaks from the brake lines is necessary to ensure no hidden structural degradation is developing beyond the scope of a standard MOT test.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:12
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 30 May 2025 at 142,366 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently met the minimum standard following previous failures. While the record shows instances of failure in 2023 and 2025, the lack of recorded advisories on the passing certificates suggests that the previous owner addressed and rectified identified defects immediately to ensure the vehicle remained legal. At 142,366 miles, this 2013 BMW reflects a mileage profile that is entirely typical for its age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a consistent usage pattern visible between January 2022 and January 2023, where the car covered roughly 10,000 miles, followed by another 15,600 miles between the January 2023 and May 2025 tests. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent internal seals and braking components from the issues associated with inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and underbody condition. Given the high mileage and the age of the BMW, wear on front control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is likely despite the clean MOT results. Because the recent records do not list specific mechanical failures, a thorough check for corrosion on the subframe and any leaks from the brake lines is necessary to ensure no hidden structural degradation is developing beyond the scope of a standard MOT test.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (CJ11 ALE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2023 to May 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 22 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.

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