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FR13 DBU

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 DBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 144,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 140,773 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 135,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 135,409 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 117,517 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Unable To Inspect 2nd Row Seat Belts.

Pass 29 Dec 2021 99,381 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 24 Dec 2021 99,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Dec 2020 81,169 miles

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

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 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,184 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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FR13 DBU is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,999cc 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 FR13 DBU, 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 FR13 DBU registered?

FR13 DBU is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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