Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 BMW S 1000 Rr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 BMW S 1000 Rr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 BMW S 1000 Rr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 BMW S 1000 Rr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW S 1000 Rr (2013)

164 real MOT outcomes analysed • 10% first-time pass rate

2013 BMW S 1000 Rr

CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW S 1000 Rr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2013 BMW S 1000 RR is a profoundly unreliable motorcycle — just 10% pass their MOT on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions manage 0% first-time passes. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is the only silver lining, but the persistent failure pattern suggests systemic issues that plague nearly every example tested.

With an average mileage of just under 19,000 miles for a 12-year-old bike, these machines are being ridden sparingly, yet still failing their tests at astronomical rates despite averaging almost no failures per vehicle (0.02), indicating that small, fixable issues are being discovered repeatedly across the same bikes. If you're considering one, budget for professional pre-purchase inspection and expect to spend money getting it MOT-ready — don't assume low mileage means reliability.

Below average reliability 70% below UK average

10%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.02

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 BMW S 1000 Rr

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (90%)	147	0%	0
Other (10%)	17	96.1%	0.18

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.02

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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