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YE13 OTW

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,748 mi
Last recorded160,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 160,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 148,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 146,004 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2024 146,004 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 136,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Adult rear seat belts not tested as fixed child seat fitted. All child seat belt fixings , buckles & belts tested ok .

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,241 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 128,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear, Centre rear and Offside rear.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN (3.5.1g)

Front TYRE S BOTH HAVE WORN OUTER EDGES 245/40/19Y

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear SHOCK ABS BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,176 miles

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 OTW is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

YE13 OTW is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is YE13 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 OTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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