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DY63 UNU

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,093 mi
Last recorded195,093 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 UNU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 195,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock arm bush mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock arm bush mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise osr wheel when rotated

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,738 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp misted

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

Offside Rear suspension air bag perished

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 177,194 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,137 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 166,137 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,309 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 141,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,419 miles

Front (BOTH) tyres badly worn inner outer edges

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive inner tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,120 miles

Front both brake pads inners 50% worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight misting

engine covers fitted top and underneath effecting visual inspection

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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DY63 UNU is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DY63 UNU, 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 DY63 UNU registered?

DY63 UNU is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is DY63 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 UNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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