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AO13 YCJ

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,164 mi
Last recorded38,164 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 YCJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 38,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 35,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 28,997 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 24,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 20,670 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 20,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 19,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,308 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 15,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 11,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 9,068 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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AO13 YCJ is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO13 YCJ, 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 AO13 YCJ registered?

AO13 YCJ is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AO13 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 YCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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