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AE63 BUV

2013 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,818 mi
Last recorded25,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BUV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 25,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 23,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 16,478 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,911 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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AE63 BUV is a 2013 BMW R Series in Blue 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 AE63 BUV, 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 AE63 BUV?

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What year was AE63 BUV registered?

AE63 BUV is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is AE63 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BUV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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