2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · CJ11 ALE
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 145,007 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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CJ11 ALE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 145,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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CJ11 ALE 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 (CJ11 ALE) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
CJ11 ALE Mileage History
- 10/01/2023126,675 mi
- 13/01/2023126,675 mi
- 28/05/2025142,356 mi+15,681 mi
- 30/05/2025142,366 mi+10 mi
- 30/05/2026145,007 mi+2,641 mi
Average of roughly 5,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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