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F1 RKV

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 RKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush has slight play/some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,109 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress can still make out aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress can just make out aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress can still make out aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress can just make out aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,660 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,194 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 67,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Small Bulge on Inner Sidewall of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large Bulge on Outer Sidewall of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,129 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 64,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,205 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,690 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 51,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,426 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,213 miles

Undertrays 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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F1 RKV is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F1 RKV, 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 F1 RKV registered?

F1 RKV is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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