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MJ13 LRO

2013 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,176 mi
Last recorded55,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 LRO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 55,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,356 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 53,349 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 52,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,991 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,275 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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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MJ13 LRO 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 MJ13 LRO, 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 MJ13 LRO registered?

MJ13 LRO is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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