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X300 SMW

2013 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,895 mi
Last recorded78,895 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 SMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 74,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,890 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 41,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamps (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 41,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,496 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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X300 SMW is a 2013 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X300 SMW, 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 X300 SMW registered?

X300 SMW is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is X300 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X300 SMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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