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YK13 EGU

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 EGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 163,795 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 151,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,805 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 117,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 105,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,363 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,253 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,469 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,301 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 EGU 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 92.3%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

YK13 EGU is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YK13 EGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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