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Y16 BCB

2013 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 BCB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,357 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,997 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 59,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit (2.40MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,539 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,573 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2021 42,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 20,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 8,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,807 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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Y16 BCB is a 2013 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y16 BCB, 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 Y16 BCB registered?

Y16 BCB is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is Y16 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 BCB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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