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YC63 GHN

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 GHN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 133,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 133,865 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 130,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 129,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight moisture ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,838 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

O/S/R air spring perished

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump-stop deteriorated.

Offside Front wearing on inner edge.

both rear tyres wearing on edges & only limited life remaining.

both sides front suspension (forward-facing) lower arms bushes slight deterioration noted.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,986 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F jacking point missing

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 38,986 miles

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

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F jacking point missing

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YC63 GHN is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC63 GHN, 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 YC63 GHN registered?

YC63 GHN is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is YC63 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC63 GHN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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