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EF13 YME

2013 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,297 mi
Last recorded18,297 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 YME
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 18,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 17,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 16,629 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 12,092 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 10,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 8,965 miles

Screen mounting pin and circlip missing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 6,763 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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EF13 YME is a 2013 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF13 YME, 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

How do I check the history of EF13 YME?

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What year was EF13 YME registered?

EF13 YME is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is EF13 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 YME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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