2013 BMW R Series 1.2L Petrol · FV13 AEA

The 2013 BMW R Series presents a stable roadworthiness trend with its most recent test on 5 October 2024 at 24,776 miles returning a pass, though the same date also logged a fail with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in January 2021, 2022, and 2023 passed cleanly at 20,910, 21,846, and 23,304 miles respectively. The vehicle shows no advisories or reported defects across the five-year record, indicating consistent compliance with statutory test standards. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 1,906 miles per year against a thirteen-year lifespan, with the odometer reading 24,776 miles at the latest test. The gap between the January 2023 pass at 23,304 miles and the October 2024 pass at 24,776 miles covers only 1,472 miles, confirming extended low-use periods. Sparse test history with zero recorded faults limits diagnostic depth, yet the clean run suggests the previous keeper stored the machine under conditions that avoided heavy consumable wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the low annual mileage invites seized components from standing. Corrosion on structural frames and exhaust emissions under cold-start conditions warrant scrutiny the MOT record cannot capture. The twin October 2024 entries demand clarification from the selling party to confirm no suppressed defect underlies the failed certificate.