2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · KU13 CUO
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 121,472 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU13 CUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 121,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KU13 CUO 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 (KU13 CUO) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU13 CUO Mileage History
- 06/02/202395,559 mi
- 03/02/202499,709 mi+4,150 mi
- 07/02/2025104,390 mi+4,681 mi
- 10/02/2025104,393 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/2026121,472 mi+17,079 mi
Average of roughly 8,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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