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A2 COW

2013 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,392 mi
Last recorded10,392 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 COW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 10,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 9,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 8,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 8,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit profile (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 7,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 7,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 6,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 5,324 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 4,458 miles

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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A2 COW is a 2013 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 COW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 COW registered?

A2 COW is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is A2 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 COW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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