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LJ13 TNU

2013 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,592 mi
Last recorded36,592 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 TNU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 36,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 32,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,434 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 28,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 25,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 18,121 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 15,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 11,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 9,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 6,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,633 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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LJ13 TNU is a 2013 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ13 TNU, 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 LJ13 TNU registered?

LJ13 TNU is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is LJ13 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 TNU 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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