2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · CAY 5S
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 119,978 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CAY 5S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 119,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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CAY 5S 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 (CAY 5S) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CAY 5S Mileage History
- 15/08/202380,661 mi
- 14/08/202491,132 mi+10,471 mi
- 14/08/2025106,348 mi+15,216 mi
- 15/08/2025106,351 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/2026119,978 mi+13,627 mi
Average of roughly 13,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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