2013 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · HE11 ADD
2013 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 65,528 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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HE11 ADD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 65,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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HE11 ADD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (HE11 ADD) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
HE11 ADD Mileage History
- 29/04/202464,712 mi
- 03/05/202464,729 mi+17 mi
- 04/06/202565,476 mi+747 mi
- 06/06/202565,479 mi+3 mi
- 16/05/202665,528 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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