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YJ63 DCU

2013 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 DCU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 88,186 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,282 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 48,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar bush beginning too leak grease- no excessive play in joint

Offside Rear Anti roll bar bush beginning too leak grease- no excessive play in joint

Pass 20 May 2020 40,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,977 miles

slight leak from egr cooler pipe

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 23,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,961 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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YJ63 DCU is a 2013 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ63 DCU, 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

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What year was YJ63 DCU registered?

YJ63 DCU is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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