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AR60 BOY

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR60 BOY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 154,057 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 153,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 128,946 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 128,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 93,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,899 miles

Offside Rear tyre thread depth is 2.8 mm

the condition of the rear brake pads requires investigation

Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,529 miles

Evidence of minor exhaust gas leak in engine bay.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of minor exhaust gas leak in engine bay.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,450 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 25,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AR60 BOY is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR60 BOY, 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 AR60 BOY registered?

AR60 BOY is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is AR60 BOY safe to buy?

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