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RF13 KYS

2013 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,369 mi
Last recorded30,369 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 13551,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 KYS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 30,369 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 30,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 27,948 miles

offside front tyre abnormally worn/worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2024 25,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 23,991 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 23,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 20,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 16,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 16,668 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 13,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 9,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2016 9,053 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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RF13 KYS is a 2013 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,674 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF13 KYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF13 KYS registered?

RF13 KYS is a 2013 BMW 135, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is RF13 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF13 KYS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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