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2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · FG13 ABX

FG13 ABX

2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 81,027 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 1 SERIES
Year / Origin
2013 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
81,027 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle holds a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 10 June 2025 at 79,514 miles recording a pass and no defects. Earlier examinations on 20 June 2024 at 79,482 miles and 1 April 2023 at 75,330 miles likewise returned clean results. The consistent absence of advisories across these dates indicates no worsening mechanical or structural issues within the logged record. Mileage accumulation aligns broadly with typical use for a 2013 plate, averaging roughly 6,116 miles per year, yet the pattern is uneven. The car covered 15,300 miles between 10 November 2021 at 60,026 miles and 30 March 2023 at 75,326 miles, then added only 4,152 miles to June 2024 and a mere 32 miles by June 2025. Such minimal movement suggests extended storage over the final year. The single failure logged on 30 March 2023 at 75,326 miles listed no defects and was followed by a pass two days later at 75,330 miles, pointing to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than owner neglect. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components not surfaced by the tests. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue, and check for corrosion on structural members given the vehicle's thirteen years. The near-dormant recent use heightens the chance of binding calipers, flat tyre spots, or degraded rubber gaiters. Verify the rationale behind the March 2023 failure with the seller to ensure no unresolved documentation or recall gaps remain.
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FG13 ABX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
  • 81,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FG13 ABX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 03:43
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (FG13 ABX) between April 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 June 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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FG13 ABX Mileage History

  1. 01/04/202375,330 mi
  2. 20/06/202479,482 mi+4,152 mi
  3. 10/06/202579,514 mi+32 mi
  4. 18/06/202681,018 mi+1,504 mi
  5. 22/06/202681,027 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 1,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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