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DV13 MAD

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 MAD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 79,991 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,251 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,856 miles

under body trays fitted

emissions too clean

Fail 5 Mar 2018 56,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under body trays fitted

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

emissions too clean

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 39,444 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DV13 MAD 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 DV13 MAD, 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 DV13 MAD registered?

DV13 MAD is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is DV13 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 MAD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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