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AO63 BLZ

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,406 mi
Last recorded137,406 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 BLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 137,406 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 137,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 132,721 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 132,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 127,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,553 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,571 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 6 Oct 2017 44,196 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 44,195 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,354 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO63 BLZ is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO63 BLZ, 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 AO63 BLZ registered?

AO63 BLZ is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is AO63 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 BLZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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