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AH51 STE

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,033 mi
Last recorded92,033 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH51 STE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,897 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 69,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,842 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,616 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,066 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,929 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AH51 STE is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AH51 STE, 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.

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What year was AH51 STE registered?

AH51 STE is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is AH51 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH51 STE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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