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Y99 SXY

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,258 mi
Last recorded108,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 SXY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 98,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 87,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,125 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 80,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,996 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,544 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

N/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2018 53,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

N/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,994 miles

Both front lower ball joints have sl play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

N/s/r suspension air bag has cords exposed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,215 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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Y99 SXY is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y99 SXY, 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 Y99 SXY registered?

Y99 SXY is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is Y99 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 SXY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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