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V4 LPY

2013 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 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

RegistrationV4 LPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,343 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,782 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,697 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,660 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 41,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,391 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,837 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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V4 LPY is a 2013 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V4 LPY, 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 V4 LPY registered?

V4 LPY is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is V4 LPY safe to buy?

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