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EK13 HPJ

2013 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,413 mi
Last recorded38,413 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HPJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 38,413 miles

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 32,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 24,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 22,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,430 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 19,430 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,196 miles

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

Rear Brake controls. Hydraulic control feels spongy

Fail 4 Apr 2018 15,196 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Rear Brake controls. Hydraulic control feels spongy

Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,831 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 7,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 HPJ is a 2013 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK13 HPJ, 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 EK13 HPJ registered?

EK13 HPJ is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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