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SX13 FEF

2013 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX13 FEF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,969 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,495 miles

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,755 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 43,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,402 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 29,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,232 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

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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SX13 FEF is a 2013 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SX13 FEF, 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 SX13 FEF registered?

SX13 FEF is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is SX13 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX13 FEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX13 FEF have outstanding finance?

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