2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · B4 JLV
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2013. Recorded mileage 166,657 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 JLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 166,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B4 JLV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (B4 JLV) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B4 JLV Mileage History
- 02/02/2023144,621 mi
- 01/03/2024156,647 mi+12,026 mi
- 01/03/2024156,647 mi
- 18/02/2025166,555 mi+9,908 mi
- 20/02/2025166,657 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 10,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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