2013 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · HJ63 VJO
2013 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 49,640 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,640 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HJ63 VJO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 49,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ63 VJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X1 (HJ63 VJO) between December 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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 (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
HJ63 VJO Mileage History
- 09/12/201624,414 mi
- 09/12/201624,414 mi
- 23/11/201729,708 mi+5,294 mi
- 20/11/201834,701 mi+4,993 mi
- 25/11/201940,062 mi+5,361 mi
- 28/11/202041,784 mi+1,722 mi
- 15/11/202142,596 mi+812 mi
- 05/12/202244,219 mi+1,623 mi
- 06/12/202345,902 mi+1,683 mi
- 07/12/202345,902 mi
- 27/11/202446,951 mi+1,049 mi
- 18/09/202547,267 mi+316 mi
- 07/09/202649,640 mi+2,373 mi
Average of roughly 2,589 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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