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27 GHK

2013 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,831 mi
Last recorded16,831 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 GHK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 15,433 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 7,452 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 7,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 7,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 5,789 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2016 5,789 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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27 GHK is a 2013 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 19,534 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 27 GHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 13 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 27 GHK registered?

27 GHK is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is 27 GHK safe to buy?

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