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WG13 EAP

2013 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,263 mi
Last recorded217,263 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 EAP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 217,263 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 204,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 190,522 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 190,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 179,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 179,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 166,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 144,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 143,912 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 124,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 124,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 101,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,674 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WG13 EAP is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG13 EAP, 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 WG13 EAP registered?

WG13 EAP is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is WG13 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG13 EAP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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