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EK13 HPO

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,262 mi
Last recorded40,262 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,262 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 40,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,790 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,790 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,829 miles

front & rear tyres flatted of perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,476 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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EK13 HPO 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 80%.

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 HPO, 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 EK13 HPO?

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What year was EK13 HPO registered?

EK13 HPO is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is EK13 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 HPO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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