2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SB02 OCT
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 47,172 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB02 OCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 47,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SB02 OCT 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 (SB02 OCT) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SB02 OCT Mileage History
- 23/02/202342,384 mi
- 14/02/202444,400 mi+2,016 mi
- 12/02/202546,038 mi+1,638 mi
- 18/02/202647,172 mi+1,134 mi
- 18/02/202647,172 mi
Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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