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AO13 EWF

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 EWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,867 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,006 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,250 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,136 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 94,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential support bush split through in two places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,884 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear differential support bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear differential support bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,374 miles

stone chips in screen

Fail 18 Jul 2017 41,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,423 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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AO13 EWF is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO13 EWF, 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 AO13 EWF registered?

AO13 EWF is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 EWF safe to buy?

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