2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · KW05 ROO
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 116,082 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW05 ROO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 116,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KW05 ROO 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 (KW05 ROO) between October 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KW05 ROO Mileage History
- 18/10/2023100,717 mi
- 18/10/2023100,717 mi
- 26/04/2024107,116 mi+6,399 mi
- 26/04/2024107,118 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2025116,082 mi+8,964 mi
Average of roughly 10,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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