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EK13 HPE

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,283 mi
Last recorded42,283 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HPE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 37,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,188 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,450 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,424 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 13,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EK13 HPE is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK13 HPE, 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 EK13 HPE registered?

EK13 HPE is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 2013.

Is EK13 HPE safe to buy?

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