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GL13 KNG

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,545 mi
Last recorded225,545 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 KNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 225,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2026 225,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 217,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 207,248 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 195,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 184,418 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 171,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 171,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,111 miles

engine x under covers fitted at time of test / slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Jul 2019 143,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,348 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED AND UNDER BODY TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,803 miles

engine trays fitted obscuring some components.

no emissions detected at time of test.

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,323 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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GL13 KNG 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 84.6%.

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 GL13 KNG, 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 GL13 KNG registered?

GL13 KNG is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is GL13 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 KNG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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