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974 CUF

2013 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration974 CUF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Main strut lower bushes in front lower control arms. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions too low to measure

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 37,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,672 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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974 CUF 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 974 CUF, 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 974 CUF registered?

974 CUF is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 974 CUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 974 CUF 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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