2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ62 HBU
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 157,285 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ62 HBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 157,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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BJ62 HBU 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 1 Series (BJ62 HBU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BJ62 HBU Mileage History
- 06/06/2024143,832 mi
- 22/05/2025151,258 mi+7,426 mi
- 22/05/2025151,258 mi
- 09/06/2026157,285 mi+6,027 mi
- 09/06/2026157,285 mi
Average of roughly 6,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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