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HV13 GPE

2013 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,537 mi
Last recorded34,537 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 GPE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 32,129 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 9,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 9,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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HV13 GPE is a 2013 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV13 GPE, 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 HV13 GPE registered?

HV13 GPE is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is HV13 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 GPE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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