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C16 LTY

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,082 mi
Last recorded111,082 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 LTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 125,167 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 125,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 104,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 117,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,304 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,458 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,565 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,629 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 95,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,591 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 86,866 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 86,866 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 79,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,749 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,173 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 54,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise brake pad warning light on

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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C16 LTY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C16 LTY, 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 C16 LTY registered?

C16 LTY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is C16 LTY safe to buy?

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