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FT63 FRL

2013 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT63 FRL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,691 miles

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,702 miles

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

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

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,207 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2021 59,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,510 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Fail 11 Dec 2019 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,533 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 25,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 14,657 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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FT63 FRL is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FT63 FRL, 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 FT63 FRL registered?

FT63 FRL is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is FT63 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT63 FRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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