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VA51 UNE

2013 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 UNE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,918 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 126,918 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement diff bushing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 122,558 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,786 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 113,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,784 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VA51 UNE is a 2013 BMW 535 in Blue 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 VA51 UNE, 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 VA51 UNE registered?

VA51 UNE is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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