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B12 SDB

2013 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,191 mi
Last recorded116,191 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SDB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,191 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,076 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 12 Oct 2022 93,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,161 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres step ridge wear to inner edges close to inner cords

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,184 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air sack (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,205 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B12 SDB is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 B12 SDB, 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 B12 SDB registered?

B12 SDB is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is B12 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 SDB 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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