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LR08 BMW

2013 BMW 535

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

220,349 mi
Last recorded220,349 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 220,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward arm front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear diff mount bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 215,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 206,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 195,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 179,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 160,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 136,047 miles

Front front pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,681 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 113,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 19 GOODYEAR RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,420 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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LR08 BMW is a 2013 BMW 535 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR08 BMW, 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 LR08 BMW registered?

LR08 BMW is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is LR08 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BMW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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