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YE13 HNL

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,998 mi
Last recorded137,998 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 HNL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 137,998 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 132,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,910 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,485 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,894 miles

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

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 HNL is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey 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 HNL, 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 YE13 HNL registered?

YE13 HNL is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is YE13 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 HNL 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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