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YA13 UHU

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,616 mi
Last recorded115,616 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 UHU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 107,625 miles

Engine oil low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (29%, MOT limit 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 77,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,652 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts and sides of tread starting to lift on outer shoulder, but cord cannot be seen and currently meets MOT requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,543 miles

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2018 57,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,672 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 40,672 miles

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

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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YA13 UHU 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 YA13 UHU, 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 YA13 UHU registered?

YA13 UHU is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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