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HV13 UPE

2013 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,647 mi
Last recorded45,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 44,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 44,539 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 41,130 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 41,126 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2020 37,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,841 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,888 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,275 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2016 20,023 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HV13 UPE is a 2013 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV13 UPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 13 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HV13 UPE registered?

HV13 UPE is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is HV13 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 UPE 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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