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F10 CRA

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 CRA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 97,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 84,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,903 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 76,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 68,904 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,810 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2018 38,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,860 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres are worn badly on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2016 21,829 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside 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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F10 CRA is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F10 CRA, 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 F10 CRA registered?

F10 CRA is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is F10 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F10 CRA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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