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DK13 ZDA

2013 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,907 mi
Last recorded28,907 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 ZDA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 28,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 28,104 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 26,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 26,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 24,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 20,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,635 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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DK13 ZDA is a 2013 BMW R Series in Grey 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 DK13 ZDA, 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 DK13 ZDA registered?

DK13 ZDA is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is DK13 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 ZDA 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.

Does DK13 ZDA have outstanding finance?

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