2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · SA13 EBU
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 102,724 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA13 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 102,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA13 EBU 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 (SA13 EBU) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SA13 EBU Mileage History
- 14/11/202371,325 mi
- 09/09/202472,244 mi+919 mi
- 28/08/202581,989 mi+9,745 mi
- 05/09/2026102,724 mi+20,735 mi
- 05/09/2026102,724 mi
Average of roughly 11,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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