2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM13 CFJ
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 135,371 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM13 CFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 135,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM13 CFJ 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 (SM13 CFJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM13 CFJ Mileage History
- 05/10/2022116,165 mi
- 20/09/2023121,558 mi+5,393 mi
- 02/10/2024128,889 mi+7,331 mi
- 03/10/2024128,903 mi+14 mi
- 27/09/2025135,371 mi+6,468 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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