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B5 ROP

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests45 (33 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,481 mi
Last recorded143,481 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ROP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

33 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 143,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre on 3mm + worn inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2026 110,894 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 101,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 132,624 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus edges wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 104,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 100,104 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,843 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 85,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,346 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 91,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,929 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 65,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2021 83,535 miles

Rear Brake discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2021 83,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,799 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 62,447 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,445 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,939 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,493 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 23,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,852 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 28,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 11,571 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,070 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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B5 ROP is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 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 B5 ROP, 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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B5 ROP is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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