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HV13 GPO

2013 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,210 mi
Last recorded37,210 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 GPO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,210 miles

Slight oil leak on offside of engine casing

Pass 9 May 2025 34,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 30,905 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 30,904 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,163 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 28,163 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,437 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 25,437 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,154 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 23,153 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,188 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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HV13 GPO is a 2013 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GPO, 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 HV13 GPO registered?

HV13 GPO is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 April 2013.

Is HV13 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 GPO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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