2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH13 UXD
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 181,818 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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YH13 UXD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 181,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH13 UXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (YH13 UXD) between April 2016 and December 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 RSC (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
YH13 UXD Mileage History
- 30/04/201640,750 mi
- 01/04/201754,375 mi+13,625 mi
- 14/05/201871,639 mi+17,264 mi
- 15/05/201871,639 mi
- 01/09/201988,086 mi+16,447 mi
- 01/09/201988,086 mi
- 16/09/2020101,412 mi+13,326 mi
- 11/01/2022121,195 mi+19,783 mi
- 11/01/2022121,195 mi
- 03/01/2023132,166 mi+10,971 mi
- 03/01/2023132,166 mi
- 15/12/2023157,530 mi+25,364 mi
- 31/12/2024174,935 mi+17,405 mi
- 30/12/2025181,818 mi+6,883 mi
Average of roughly 14,592 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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