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GL13 OVB

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,451 mi
Last recorded105,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 104,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 102,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,100 miles

Rear glass half of boot will open 2nd half unable to open button missing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,650 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on the shoulders of the tread

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,170 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside front-225/55/17 97y offside front-255/45/17 98w (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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 OVB 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 OVB, 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 GL13 OVB registered?

GL13 OVB is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is GL13 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 OVB 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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