2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · YN13 ULY
2013 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 135,886 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN13 ULY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 135,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN13 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 (YN13 ULY) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
YN13 ULY Mileage History
- 21/08/2024127,401 mi
- 10/10/2025131,393 mi+3,992 mi
- 10/10/2025131,395 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2026135,886 mi+4,491 mi
- 15/10/2026135,886 mi
Average of roughly 3,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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