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BL04 TAF

2013 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,011 mi
Last recorded24,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 TAF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 24,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 24,011 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2024 23,427 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 21,893 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 17,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,955 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,609 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BL04 TAF is a 2013 BMW K Series in Grey 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 BL04 TAF, 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 BL04 TAF registered?

BL04 TAF is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is BL04 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 TAF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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