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WG63 UPW

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 UPW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 125,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 120,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2023 104,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also slightly lipping on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also slightly lipping on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 53,686 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))

Pass 15 May 2019 41,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 29,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,164 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,917 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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WG63 UPW is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 WG63 UPW, 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 WG63 UPW registered?

WG63 UPW is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 2013.

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