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K13 DCV

2013 BMW K Series

Multi-colour Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,816 mi
Last recorded19,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 DCV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 19,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 19,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 18,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 17,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 17,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 15,650 miles

Offside Front Oil leak from the R/H side of the engine.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 15,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak from the R/H side of the engine.

Fail 19 May 2022 15,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 13,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,913 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 11,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,004 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 5,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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K13 DCV is a 2013 BMW K Series in Multi-colour with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K13 DCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K13 DCV registered?

K13 DCV is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is K13 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 DCV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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