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R7 EXV

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,994 mi
Last recorded124,994 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 EXV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 124,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,300 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip stones (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,388 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,111 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 97,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 102,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2020 74,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,382 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30zr2097y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/55r2095yel (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,472 miles

BRAKE TEST NOT DONE DUE TO TYRE CONDITION. DO NOT DRIVE

Fail 23 Mar 2019 62,471 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE TEST NOT DONE DUE TO TYRE CONDITION. DO NOT DRIVE

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,449 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres are worn on the inner edge / deep cuts

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,388 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,545 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,591 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,910 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX DSST RFT 275/35/R20(97Y)

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

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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R7 EXV is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R7 EXV, 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 R7 EXV registered?

R7 EXV is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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