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YK13 DMV

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

214,276 mi
Last recorded214,276 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 DMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 214,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 210,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 200,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 178,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,389 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 92,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,149 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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YK13 DMV is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black 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 YK13 DMV, 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 YK13 DMV registered?

YK13 DMV is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is YK13 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK13 DMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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