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TRD 1S

2013 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,703 mi
Last recorded47,703 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRD 1S
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,703 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 45,570 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 45,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,784 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 42,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,713 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met

Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,128 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 32,128 miles

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,770 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 28,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 24,613 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,655 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/f tyre outer side wall perished and possible signs of distortion on side wall.

N/s/r air spring perished.

O/s/f tyre perished.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 18,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/f tyre outer side wall perished and possible signs of distortion on side wall.

N/s/r air spring perished.

O/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 13,023 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Letters shaded (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Letters shaded (6.3.4c)

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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TRD 1S is a 2013 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TRD 1S, 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 TRD 1S registered?

TRD 1S is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is TRD 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRD 1S shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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