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DA13 XSC

2013 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,867 mi
Last recorded94,867 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 XSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 94,852 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake performance unable to test warning on dash park brake failure . (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 90,994 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear zero tread flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm inner shoulder 275 / 35 x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 83,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cuts in tread to cords tyre has ZERO tread outer shoulders 245 / 40 x 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm inner shoulder 275 / 35 x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre has ZERO tread outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,781 miles

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

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,138 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 32,138 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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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DA13 XSC is a 2013 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA13 XSC, 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 DA13 XSC registered?

DA13 XSC is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is DA13 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 XSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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