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YK13 EVP

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 108,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,178 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 89,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 89,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,076 miles

Nearside Park brake lazy on application

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has split under 25mm with cord exposed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,387 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 15,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EVP 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 84.6%.

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 YK13 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

YK13 EVP is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is YK13 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK13 EVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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