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BMW 1 SERIES2013 · 2.0L PETROL

LN51 ACE

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Considering this 2013 BMW 1 SERIES? It's a PETROL with a 1995cc engine showing 74,683 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 04/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy state, passing its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 74,683 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of intermittent failures in 2024 and 2025. The fact that the car cleared the latest test entirely after two previous failures indicates that the previous owner was proactive in addressing mechanical or safety issues once they were identified rather than allowing them to persist. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,683 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,745 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 2,500 miles driven between April 2024 and March 2025, and another 3,136 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. However, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and seized seals. A buyer should physically inspect the specific areas that caused the failures in April 2024 and March 2025, as the provided record does not detail the exact reasons for those rejects. Common issues on this model often involve suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake pipe corrosion. Given the low mileage and age, close attention should be paid to structural rust on the underbody and the condition of the tyres, as rubber can perish and develop flat spots even if the tread depth remains sufficient.

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65
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 4:33:43 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy state, passing its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 74,683 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of intermittent failures in 2024 and 2025. The fact that the car cleared the latest test entirely after two previous failures indicates that the previous owner was proactive in addressing mechanical or safety issues once they were identified rather than allowing them to persist. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,683 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,745 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 2,500 miles driven between April 2024 and March 2025, and another 3,136 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. However, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and seized seals. A buyer should physically inspect the specific areas that caused the failures in April 2024 and March 2025, as the provided record does not detail the exact reasons for those rejects. Common issues on this model often involve suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake pipe corrosion. Given the low mileage and age, close attention should be paid to structural rust on the underbody and the condition of the tyres, as rubber can perish and develop flat spots even if the tread depth remains sufficient.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2013, this BMW 1 Series with plate LN51 ACE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since April 2024.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Require default limits on retest (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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