2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS13 UBA
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 55,831 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 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 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,831 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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LS13 UBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 55,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS13 UBA 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 (LS13 UBA) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LS13 UBA Mileage History
- 16/01/202454,183 mi
- 15/07/202554,728 mi+545 mi
- 16/07/202554,728 mi
- 14/07/202655,819 mi+1,091 mi
- 21/07/202655,831 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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