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DE13 ELX

2013 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,899 mi
Last recorded47,899 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 ELX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 47,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 33,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 18,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 8,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 7,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 6,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 6,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 4,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2017 4,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 3,957 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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DE13 ELX is a 2013 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE13 ELX, 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 DE13 ELX registered?

DE13 ELX is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is DE13 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 ELX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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