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RE13 VLM

2013 BMW K 1300

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,845 mi
Last recorded22,845 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW K 130017,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelK 1300
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 22,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 22,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 22,192 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 21,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 20,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 19,864 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 19,855 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 12,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 11,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,430 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K 1300?

Based on 5,265 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,383
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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RE13 VLM is a 2013 BMW K 1300 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 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 17,010 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 1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE13 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this BMW K 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE13 VLM registered?

RE13 VLM is a 2013 BMW K 1300, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is RE13 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE13 VLM 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.

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