2013 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · WH05 ULY
2013 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 74,860 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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WH05 ULY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 74,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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WH05 ULY 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 (WH05 ULY) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
WH05 ULY Mileage History
- 08/01/202272,446 mi
- 07/01/202373,745 mi+1,299 mi
- 06/01/202473,754 mi+9 mi
- 25/01/202573,789 mi+35 mi
- 17/01/202674,860 mi+1,071 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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