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BJ13 JON

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 JON
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,524 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,040 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,373 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

misting under bonnet from breather pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,341 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 66,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2017 54,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 19 y (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,277 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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BJ13 JON is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ13 JON, 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 BJ13 JON registered?

BJ13 JON is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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