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BMW 1 SERIES2013 · 2.0L DIESEL

LU12 ADA

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2013 BMW 1 SERIES — DIESEL, 1995cc. This vehicle has 139,763 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 24/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend despite intermittent failures. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 139,763 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to ensure compliance. The lack of recorded advisories in the last two passes indicates that the vehicle met the minimum mechanical standards during those inspections. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,750 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 10,283 miles, while the interval between 2024 and 2025 saw 10,142 miles. This regularity suggests standard road use rather than long periods ofກັບ, which often leads to perished seals and brake corrosion. The steady mileage indicates that the drivetrain and suspension components have been subjected to predictable wear cycles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most prone to failure on high-mileage BMW platforms. While the MOT record shows no current advisories, the previous failures at 118,904 and 139,763 miles necessitate a close look at the items that caused those rejects. Inspect the front control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or cracking, as these frequently degrade at this mileage bracket. Additionally, check the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the subframe and mounting points, as the MOT only detects rust once it reaches a specific depth threshold.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 05:02 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend despite intermittent failures. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 139,763 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to ensure compliance. The lack of recorded advisories in the last two passes indicates that the vehicle met the minimum mechanical standards during those inspections. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,750 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 10,283 miles, while the interval between 2024 and 2025 saw 10,142 miles. This regularity suggests standard road use rather than long periods ofກັບ, which often leads to perished seals and brake corrosion. The steady mileage indicates that the drivetrain and suspension components have been subjected to predictable wear cycles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most prone to failure on high-mileage BMW platforms. While the MOT record shows no current advisories, the previous failures at 118,904 and 139,763 miles necessitate a close look at the items that caused those rejects. Inspect the front control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue or cracking, as these frequently degrade at this mileage bracket. Additionally, check the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the subframe and mounting points, as the MOT only detects rust once it reaches a specific depth threshold.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 1 Series (LU12 ADA) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2023 and November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 19 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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