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FG13 FYB

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,879 mi
Last recorded71,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 FYB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,173 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 71,166 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 48,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,377 miles

abs light flashing warning fault

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 6,513 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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FG13 FYB is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG13 FYB, 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 FG13 FYB?

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What year was FG13 FYB registered?

FG13 FYB is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is FG13 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 FYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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