BMW S 1000 (2013)
2013 BMW S 1000
CarHunch analysed 346 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW S 1000. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 BMW S 1000 passes its MOT first time at 90.7%, well above the UK average of 80%, making it a reliable choice in its class. Only 9.8% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and shouldn't deter a buyer.
At 12,115 miles on average, these machines are running relatively light for their age, suggesting either careful ownership or limited use—either way, a positive sign. The 0.83 average failures per vehicle is modest, but the 2.8 advisories per bike indicate routine wear items crop up; budget for consumables like brake pads and tyres, and have any advisory-flagged components inspected by a BMW specialist before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2013 BMW S 1000
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 BMW S 1000 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 BMW S 1000 vehicles fall between 6,628 and 14,812 miles.
2013 BMW S 1000 — Still on the Road
195 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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