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GJ13 XJA

2013 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,196 mi
Last recorded197,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53570,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 XJA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 197,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 192,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 185,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 177,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 177,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 169,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 163,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 158,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 158,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 140,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 111,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,210 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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GJ13 XJA is a 2013 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 GJ13 XJA, 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 GJ13 XJA registered?

GJ13 XJA is a 2013 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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