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YE13 OWA

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 OWA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,706 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 82,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 57,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,626 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,272 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 OWA is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE13 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

YE13 OWA is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YE13 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 OWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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