2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LK13 UHP
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 214,267 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LK13 UHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 214,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LK13 UHP 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 UHP) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LK13 UHP Mileage History
- 10/11/2022188,785 mi
- 17/11/2022188,840 mi+55 mi
- 05/12/2023197,589 mi+8,749 mi
- 30/01/2025203,896 mi+6,307 mi
- 31/01/2026214,267 mi+10,371 mi
Average of roughly 7,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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