2013 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · DR11 VRH
2013 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 82,893 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR11 VRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 82,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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DR11 VRH 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 (DR11 VRH) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
DR11 VRH Mileage History
- 11/02/202365,088 mi
- 25/01/202469,924 mi+4,836 mi
- 03/02/202470,068 mi+144 mi
- 05/11/202474,158 mi+4,090 mi
- 14/10/202582,893 mi+8,735 mi
Average of roughly 6,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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