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YR13 XAW

2013 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,639 mi
Last recorded18,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 14,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 14,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 13,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 13,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 12,639 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 11,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 9,618 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 7,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 6,743 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 6,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2016 5,322 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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YR13 XAW is a 2013 BMW K Series in Red 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 YR13 XAW, 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 YR13 XAW registered?

YR13 XAW is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is YR13 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 XAW 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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