2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · MO55 RTA
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 111,918 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MO55 RTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 111,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MO55 RTA 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 (MO55 RTA) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
MO55 RTA Mileage History
- 05/04/202397,766 mi
- 18/03/2024101,676 mi+3,910 mi
- 24/03/2025108,064 mi+6,388 mi
- 24/03/2025108,065 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/2026111,918 mi+3,853 mi
Average of roughly 4,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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