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VU13 BWE

2013 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,768 mi
Last recorded27,768 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 BWE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 27,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Banjo corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Banjo corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 18,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 16,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,886 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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VU13 BWE is a 2013 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,649cc 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 VU13 BWE, 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

How do I check the history of VU13 BWE?

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What year was VU13 BWE registered?

VU13 BWE is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is VU13 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 BWE 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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