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CX04 JAY

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,863 mi
Last recorded178,863 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 JAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 178,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 158,275 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 140,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,405 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,969 miles

2 chips in center of windscreen has been repaired.

Damage in bottom right corner or windscreen.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,229 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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CX04 JAY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX04 JAY, 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 CX04 JAY registered?

CX04 JAY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is CX04 JAY safe to buy?

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