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S20 CBV

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,930 mi
Last recorded95,930 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 CBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,930 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,581 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 6 Mar 2024 81,500 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 66,671 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,504 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,224 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 23,741 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 13,333 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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S20 CBV is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S20 CBV, 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 S20 CBV registered?

S20 CBV is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is S20 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 CBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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