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AK13 BKO

2013 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,492 mi
Last recorded48,492 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BKO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 48,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 47,996 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 47,995 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 47,119 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 45,116 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 42,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 40,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 38,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 34,456 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 34,390 miles

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

Front Brake hose under tension on full steering lock but not exessively stretched

Pass 5 May 2018 29,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 21,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 21,465 miles

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

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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AK13 BKO is a 2013 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK13 BKO, 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 AK13 BKO registered?

AK13 BKO is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is AK13 BKO safe to buy?

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