2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · GE60 PRE
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 98,716 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GE60 PRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 98,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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GE60 PRE 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 (GE60 PRE) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
GE60 PRE Mileage History
- 18/10/202277,144 mi
- 09/10/202378,616 mi+1,472 mi
- 06/09/202479,062 mi+446 mi
- 15/08/202583,704 mi+4,642 mi
- 01/09/202698,716 mi+15,012 mi
Average of roughly 5,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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