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EJ13 VDO

2013 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,732 mi
Last recorded27,732 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW R120021,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 VDO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 23,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 22,567 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 21,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 20,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 20,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 6,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 6,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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EJ13 VDO is a 2013 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 21,104 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ13 VDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ13 VDO registered?

EJ13 VDO is a 2013 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is EJ13 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 VDO 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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