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2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,933 mi
Last recorded159,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 KDK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 159,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 158,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 156,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,739 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 110,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,192 miles

n/s/wiper smearing

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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1 KDK is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey 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 1 KDK, 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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1 KDK is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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