2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · NK13 ULV
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 138,904 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,904 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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NK13 ULV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 138,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK13 ULV 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 (NK13 ULV) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
NK13 ULV Mileage History
- 05/10/2022114,953 mi
- 14/09/2023118,839 mi+3,886 mi
- 19/09/2024124,040 mi+5,201 mi
- 18/09/2025129,033 mi+4,993 mi
- 11/09/2026138,904 mi+9,871 mi
Average of roughly 6,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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