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FV13 AEF

2013 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,565 mi
Last recorded16,565 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 AEF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 16,565 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 16,565 miles

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

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 15,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 13,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 10,258 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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FV13 AEF is a 2013 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FV13 AEF, 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 FV13 AEF registered?

FV13 AEF is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is FV13 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 AEF shows 5 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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