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LO13 YWY

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 YWY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,672 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 114,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,840 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 105,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,757 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn inner and outer edges. Slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn inner edge. Slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,503 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 49,613 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,062 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LO13 YWY is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO13 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO13 YWY registered?

LO13 YWY is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for LO13 YWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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