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AY62 FZT

2013 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,403 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 66,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 66,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 46,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,121 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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AY62 FZT is a 2013 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY62 FZT, 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 AY62 FZT registered?

AY62 FZT is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2013.

Is AY62 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 FZT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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