2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · W600 LEA
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 98,203 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W600 LEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 98,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W600 LEA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (W600 LEA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W600 LEA Mileage History
- 02/10/202381,242 mi
- 02/10/202381,242 mi
- 04/10/202490,388 mi+9,146 mi
- 03/10/202598,203 mi+7,815 mi
- 03/10/202598,203 mi
Average of roughly 8,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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