2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LK13 OTV
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 111,379 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK13 OTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 111,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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LK13 OTV 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 OTV) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LK13 OTV Mileage History
- 17/08/202391,894 mi
- 19/08/2024100,430 mi+8,536 mi
- 19/08/2024100,430 mi
- 22/10/2025111,362 mi+10,932 mi
- 24/11/2025111,379 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 8,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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