2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · PJ13 OBA
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 116,096 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,096 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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PJ13 OBA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 116,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ13 OBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (PJ13 OBA) between December 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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.
PJ13 OBA Mileage History
- 21/12/2021100,700 mi
- 18/07/2024116,096 mi+15,396 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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