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C23 LJD

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

101,962 mi
Last recorded101,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 LJD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 101,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 145,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,768 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Diesel tank supports / straps are corroded

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

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,704 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 95,650 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Diesel tank supports / straps are corroded

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

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 87,148 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

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

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Fail 31 May 2022 87,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

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

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,641 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,412 miles

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

Lower oil residue on engine undertray

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,689 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,266 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,852 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,131 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,131 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,354 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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C23 LJD is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 C23 LJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C23 LJD registered?

C23 LJD is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is C23 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 LJD shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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