2013 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · AJ13 ACU
2013 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 129,016 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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AJ13 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 129,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AJ13 ACU 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 X1 (AJ13 ACU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
AJ13 ACU Mileage History
- 21/10/2024114,061 mi
- 21/10/2024114,062 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2025119,005 mi+4,943 mi
- 23/10/2026129,016 mi+10,011 mi
- 23/10/2026129,016 mi
Average of roughly 7,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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