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K13 NGJ

2000 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,916 mi
Last recorded151,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 NGJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 151,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers + Shields fitted

fuel pipe corroded / heavily under sealed

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 151,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers + Shields fitted

fuel pipe corroded / heavily under sealed

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 151,734 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,485 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 145,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced less effort (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 141,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight split/cut.

Offside Front tyre has slight crackes to sidewall.

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 141,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre sidewall has slight tear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 138,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 138,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 134,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 109,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 108,455 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 108,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 104,145 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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K13 NGJ is a 2000 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 K13 NGJ, 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 26 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K13 NGJ registered?

K13 NGJ is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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