2013 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · N16 HJL
2013 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 187,135 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N16 HJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 187,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N16 HJL 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 X1 (N16 HJL) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N16 HJL Mileage History
- 08/02/2023149,232 mi
- 20/01/2024160,376 mi+11,144 mi
- 20/01/2024160,376 mi
- 08/01/2025173,856 mi+13,480 mi
- 25/11/2025187,135 mi+13,279 mi
Average of roughly 13,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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