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B5 AKX

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,995 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 87,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2024 83,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges within the limit

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,965 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2020 75,634 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,677 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 70,349 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 68,724 miles

Emissions too low to record

Engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 67,247 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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B5 AKX is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black 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 B5 AKX, 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 B5 AKX registered?

B5 AKX is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is B5 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 AKX 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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