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YE13 GZX

2013 BMW 535

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,878 mi
Last recorded126,878 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 GZX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 126,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,702 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,182 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,096 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 29,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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YE13 GZX is a 2013 BMW 535 in Yellow 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 YE13 GZX, 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

How do I check the history of YE13 GZX?

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What year was YE13 GZX registered?

YE13 GZX is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is YE13 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 GZX 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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