2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LA13 SZD
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 35,500 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
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LA13 SZD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2025
- 35,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LA13 SZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (LA13 SZD) between January 2025 and January 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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