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A638 GAP

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,428 mi
Last recorded22,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 GAP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 22,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 19,083 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 19,072 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake binding

front brake binding, wheel bearing not assesed

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 14,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,922 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 12,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 10,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,580 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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A638 GAP is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A638 GAP, 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

How do I check the history of A638 GAP?

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What year was A638 GAP registered?

A638 GAP is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is A638 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A638 GAP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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