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JK03 COX

2013 BMW 535

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK03 COX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 112,227 miles

under vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,693 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

undershields fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,454 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

undershields fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,854 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,072 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,950 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,278 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,618 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,442 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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JK03 COX is a 2013 BMW 535 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2013 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 70,098 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JK03 COX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JK03 COX registered?

JK03 COX is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is JK03 COX safe to buy?

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