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G5 PWH

2013 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,816 mi
Last recorded103,816 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 103,816 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 103,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2025 207,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 207,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,281 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 99,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backplate insecure

Rear diff bushes cracking but not resulting in any movement

Pass 17 Dec 2024 194,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 194,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Rear differential mounting bushes split

Pass 18 Dec 2023 185,471 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 185,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 173,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 162,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,555 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 156,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 146,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,384 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 138,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 133,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,960 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,605 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 27,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,763 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emmissions too clean too test.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2013 62,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,011 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to detect

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear tyres very low tread,nearside on wear limit

Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to detect

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear tyres very low tread,nearside on wear limit

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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G5 PWH is a 2013 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G5 PWH, 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 G5 PWH registered?

G5 PWH is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is G5 PWH safe to buy?

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