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YJ63 EJK

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,733 mi
Last recorded142,733 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 EJK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,733 miles

Adv Bonnet Latches Partially Seized............

Pass 18 Apr 2025 139,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strongly Adv Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Slight Leak Along With Reduced Damping............ (5.3.2 (b))

Strongly Adv Rear Prop shaft Flexi Joint Getting Worn And Poor Condition.............

Pass 4 Apr 2024 136,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,606 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,877 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Park brake effort low.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,530 miles

Nearside Front alloy been welded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,603 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 92,526 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,261 miles

car doesnt rev high enough for emissions

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

car doesnt rev high enough for emissions

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

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 EJK 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 76.9%.

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 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 YJ63 EJK, 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 YJ63 EJK registered?

YJ63 EJK is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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