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R3 FRO

2013 BMW K 1300

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K 130017,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FRO
MakeBMW
ModelK 1300
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,529 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 53,488 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 44,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,025 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,237 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 23,237 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW K 1300?

Based on 5,265 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,383
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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R3 FRO is a 2013 BMW K 1300 in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW K 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 17,010 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 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R3 FRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this BMW K 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R3 FRO registered?

R3 FRO is a 2013 BMW K 1300, first registered on 2 April 2013.

Is R3 FRO safe to buy?

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