2013 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · AY13 ULJ
2013 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 119,424 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY13 ULJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 119,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY13 ULJ 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 (AY13 ULJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AY13 ULJ Mileage History
- 02/10/2023115,926 mi
- 12/10/2023115,938 mi+12 mi
- 14/10/2024117,241 mi+1,303 mi
- 19/10/2024117,252 mi+11 mi
- 06/10/2025119,424 mi+2,172 mi
Average of roughly 1,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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