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RK13 XWA

2013 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 XWA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,566 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,022 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour mounted on both sides of fairing - blue light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 44,022 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour mounted on both sides of fairing - blue light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 36,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,382 miles

both tyres getting worn

Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 10,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,855 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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RK13 XWA 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 RK13 XWA, 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 RK13 XWA registered?

RK13 XWA is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 April 2013.

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The MOT history for RK13 XWA 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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