2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · E26 FFS
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2013. Recorded mileage 205,985 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1598cc
E26 FFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 205,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E26 FFS Mileage History
- 04/12/2023165,173 mi
- 06/12/2024184,546 mi+19,373 mi
- 06/12/2024184,546 mi
- 12/12/2025205,985 mi+21,439 mi
- 15/12/2025205,985 mi
Average of roughly 20,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E26 FFS 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 (E26 FFS) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 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), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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