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AU13 ZBN

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,997 mi
Last recorded50,997 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ZBN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 50,997 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 40,777 miles

rear inner brake pad slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2022 37,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,865 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 21,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 21,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 19,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 12,618 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 9,075 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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AU13 ZBN is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU13 ZBN, 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.

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What year was AU13 ZBN registered?

AU13 ZBN is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is AU13 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 ZBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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