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SP13 WMY

2013 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,805 mi
Last recorded38,805 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 WMY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 34,204 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 34,161 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,488 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has temporary repair fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,579 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre has 3 temporary repairs showing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,033 miles

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

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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SP13 WMY is a 2013 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP13 WMY, 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 SP13 WMY registered?

SP13 WMY is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is SP13 WMY safe to buy?

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