2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · C8 HWD
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 73,090 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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C8 HWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 73,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C8 HWD 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 (C8 HWD) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C8 HWD Mileage History
- 30/11/202470,668 mi
- 30/11/202470,668 mi
- 23/12/202573,087 mi+2,419 mi
- 24/12/202573,090 mi+3 mi
- 24/12/202573,090 mi
Average of roughly 2,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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