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OV13 GWO

2013 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,230 mi
Last recorded43,230 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 GWO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 43,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,162 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 37,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 33,414 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 29 Mar 2023 27,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 26,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,213 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,213 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,781 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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OV13 GWO is a 2013 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV13 GWO, 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 OV13 GWO registered?

OV13 GWO is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is OV13 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 GWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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