2013 BMW X1 2.0L Diesel · SC63 JAY
2013 BMW X1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 107,067 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC63 JAY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 107,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC63 JAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X1 (SC63 JAY) between August 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
SC63 JAY Mileage History
- 24/08/201620,564 mi
- 24/08/201731,093 mi+10,529 mi
- 29/08/201839,583 mi+8,490 mi
- 29/08/201839,583 mi
- 22/08/201947,951 mi+8,368 mi
- 03/11/202054,859 mi+6,908 mi
- 08/12/202161,656 mi+6,797 mi
- 06/12/202269,816 mi+8,160 mi
- 28/04/202370,395 mi+579 mi
- 03/05/202370,396 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202481,773 mi+11,377 mi
- 16/04/202481,772 mi-1 mi
- 23/04/202591,962 mi+10,190 mi
- 14/04/2026107,067 mi+15,105 mi
- 14/04/2026107,067 mi
Average of roughly 8,975 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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