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TA13 ASK

2013 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA13 ASK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 111,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,396 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced caused by condesation (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight full of condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 10 Mar 2022 55,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight full of condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,219 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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TA13 ASK is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 TA13 ASK, 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 TA13 ASK registered?

TA13 ASK is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is TA13 ASK safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA13 ASK 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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