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R9 KWE

2013 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

116,221 mi
Last recorded116,221 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 KWE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 116,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2024 70,259 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 17 Sep 2023 65,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,576 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,879 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 29,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,287 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 46,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 46,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 38,082 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)

Pass 21 May 2014 32,510 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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R9 KWE is a 2013 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 R9 KWE, 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 R9 KWE registered?

R9 KWE is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is R9 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 KWE shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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