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FN13 ZRJ

2013 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,613 mi
Last recorded45,613 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 ZRJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 45,613 miles

Front tyre has a cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,229 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 42,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 170/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,912 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 36,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 36,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,673 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 35,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,623 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 32,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,450 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 ZRJ is a 2013 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN13 ZRJ, 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 FN13 ZRJ registered?

FN13 ZRJ is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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