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A7 LXR

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,895 mi
Last recorded161,895 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Water ingress in offside head light

Pass 13 Dec 2024 152,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp has water ingress

slight misting of oil on rear differential

Pass 9 Dec 2023 128,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 104,450 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,258 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 36,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,555 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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A7 LXR is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 79,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 LXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 LXR registered?

A7 LXR is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is A7 LXR safe to buy?

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