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HV13 KVL

2013 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,435 mi
Last recorded27,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 27,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 27,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 24,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,900 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 22,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 14,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,624 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 9,603 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

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 KVL is a 2013 BMW R Series in Red 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 HV13 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

HV13 KVL is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is HV13 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 KVL 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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