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EJ13 BUU

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,779 mi
Last recorded55,779 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 55,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,822 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,784 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,065 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,065 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 20,723 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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EJ13 BUU is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black 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 EJ13 BUU, 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 EJ13 BUU registered?

EJ13 BUU is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is EJ13 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 BUU 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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