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YH13 VKX

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,748 miles

Nearside Front headlamp EU sticker fitted

Rear seats folded unable to test adult belts (All Rear)

Fail 11 Sep 2025 79,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern kick off set for (LHD) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear seats folded unable to test adult belts (All Rear)

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,556 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,119 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 45,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,052 miles

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,793 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 33,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, 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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YH13 VKX 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 71.4%.

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 YH13 VKX, 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 YH13 VKX registered?

YH13 VKX is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is YH13 VKX safe to buy?

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