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GL13 FRC

2013 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,617 mi
Last recorded23,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW K Series17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 FRC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 23,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 23,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 18,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Nearside inner (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,104 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 18,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,713 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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GL13 FRC is a 2013 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL13 FRC, 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 GL13 FRC?

You can check the full history of GL13 FRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL13 FRC registered?

GL13 FRC is a 2013 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is GL13 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 FRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL13 FRC have outstanding finance?

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