2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · M55 DCF
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 103,002 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,002 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.
M55 DCF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 103,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M55 DCF Mileage History
- 15/04/201616,200 mi
- 07/04/201726,969 mi+10,769 mi
- 12/04/201835,601 mi+8,632 mi
- 15/04/201943,928 mi+8,327 mi
- 23/07/202054,384 mi+10,456 mi
- 21/07/202162,778 mi+8,394 mi
- 21/07/202162,778 mi
- 20/07/202270,398 mi+7,620 mi
- 17/07/202379,427 mi+9,029 mi
- 20/07/202490,426 mi+10,999 mi
- 19/07/202596,798 mi+6,372 mi
- 19/07/202596,798 mi
- 15/07/2026103,002 mi+6,204 mi
Average of roughly 8,470 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
M55 DCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (M55 DCF) between April 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
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