2013 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF13 AOU
2013 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 121,131 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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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RF13 AOU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 121,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF13 AOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (RF13 AOU) between August 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RF13 AOU Mileage History
- 13/08/201635,353 mi
- 07/10/201745,604 mi+10,251 mi
- 31/10/201858,406 mi+12,802 mi
- 04/11/201967,803 mi+9,397 mi
- 27/10/202073,418 mi+5,615 mi
- 12/11/202177,034 mi+3,616 mi
- 15/11/202177,034 mi
- 22/11/202285,576 mi+8,542 mi
- 07/11/202395,724 mi+10,148 mi
- 22/11/2024107,036 mi+11,312 mi
- 22/11/2024107,036 mi
- 25/11/2025121,131 mi+14,095 mi
Average of roughly 9,239 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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