2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · LB62 RLY
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 68,165 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB62 RLY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 68,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB62 RLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (LB62 RLY) between December 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
LB62 RLY Mileage History
- 04/12/201517,612 mi
- 14/11/201621,773 mi+4,161 mi
- 14/11/201621,773 mi
- 19/05/201724,021 mi+2,248 mi
- 16/05/201841,337 mi+17,316 mi
- 24/05/201950,405 mi+9,068 mi
- 24/05/201950,405 mi
- 06/06/202056,171 mi+5,766 mi
- 02/06/202158,149 mi+1,978 mi
- 27/07/202259,571 mi+1,422 mi
- 25/07/202360,532 mi+961 mi
- 23/07/202461,397 mi+865 mi
- 20/07/202564,689 mi+3,292 mi
- 13/07/202668,165 mi+3,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,766 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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