2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · YG13 KCZ
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 119,712 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG13 KCZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 119,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG13 KCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (YG13 KCZ) between March 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YG13 KCZ Mileage History
- 11/03/201644,070 mi
- 22/03/201751,885 mi+7,815 mi
- 19/10/201754,909 mi+3,024 mi
- 27/09/201867,653 mi+12,744 mi
- 01/08/201975,096 mi+7,443 mi
- 14/01/202188,760 mi+13,664 mi
- 07/01/202299,325 mi+10,565 mi
- 24/01/2023105,189 mi+5,864 mi
- 19/01/2024108,492 mi+3,303 mi
- 23/01/2024108,502 mi+10 mi
- 30/01/2025112,412 mi+3,910 mi
- 30/01/2025112,416 mi+4 mi
- 29/01/2026119,712 mi+7,296 mi
Average of roughly 7,651 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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