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HV13 UPH

2013 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,677 mi
Last recorded39,677 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R Series19,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 UPH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 39,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 36,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,561 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 28,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 15,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 11,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 6,606 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 6,216 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 UPH is a 2013 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

HV13 UPH is a 2013 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is HV13 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 UPH shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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