2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LK13 OTS
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 87,701 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK13 OTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 87,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LK13 OTS 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 (LK13 OTS) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LK13 OTS Mileage History
- 24/02/202263,921 mi
- 21/04/202369,250 mi+5,329 mi
- 04/04/202476,156 mi+6,906 mi
- 25/03/202587,701 mi+11,545 mi
- 25/03/202587,701 mi
Average of roughly 7,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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