2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · DH54 BMW
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 98,028 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,028 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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DH54 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 98,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DH54 BMW 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 (DH54 BMW) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 bald on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DH54 BMW Mileage History
- 15/09/202389,845 mi
- 15/09/202389,867 mi+22 mi
- 30/08/202495,205 mi+5,338 mi
- 30/08/202495,205 mi
- 16/09/202598,028 mi+2,823 mi
Average of roughly 4,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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