2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · VX13 YGE
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 143,134 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VX13 YGE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 143,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX13 YGE 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 (VX13 YGE) between May 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VX13 YGE Mileage History
- 23/05/201611,917 mi
- 30/08/201725,908 mi+13,991 mi
- 23/08/201841,796 mi+15,888 mi
- 14/08/201973,900 mi+32,104 mi
- 25/08/202091,575 mi+17,675 mi
- 19/08/202197,122 mi+5,547 mi
- 01/07/2022101,663 mi+4,541 mi
- 16/06/2023109,447 mi+7,784 mi
- 13/06/2024122,801 mi+13,354 mi
- 26/06/2025134,415 mi+11,614 mi
- 27/06/2025134,451 mi+36 mi
- 22/06/2026143,134 mi+8,683 mi
Average of roughly 13,016 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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