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RF63 MEV

2013 BMW 535

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,850 mi
Last recorded151,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF63 MEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 151,850 miles

full undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 15 May 2026 150,923 miles

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

full undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 29 May 2025 142,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 142,592 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 133,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 133,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 119,900 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,455 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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RF63 MEV is a 2013 BMW 535 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF63 MEV, 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 RF63 MEV registered?

RF63 MEV is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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