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VX13 YJV

2013 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 YJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 88,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,560 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds/bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear wipers slightly smearing

front number plate slightly cracked

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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VX13 YJV is a 2013 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX13 YJV, 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 VX13 YJV registered?

VX13 YJV is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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