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DA13 XAU

2013 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,251 mi
Last recorded88,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 XAU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,251 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 88,251 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 80,216 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive nr oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 70,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive nr oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,501 miles

o s f tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,842 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,288 miles

under rays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,233 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,142 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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DA13 XAU is a 2013 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA13 XAU, 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 DA13 XAU registered?

DA13 XAU is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is DA13 XAU safe to buy?

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