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FN13 ZNU

2013 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,857 mi
Last recorded24,857 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 ZNU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 23,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 22,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 20,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 20,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 19,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 19,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 17,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 7,487 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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FN13 ZNU is a 2013 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FN13 ZNU, 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 FN13 ZNU registered?

FN13 ZNU is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is FN13 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN13 ZNU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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