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GX13 EAK

2013 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,288 mi
Last recorded258,288 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX13 EAK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 258,288 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective (Diff bush) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2024 258,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All three differential mounts are deteriorated/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 245,432 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle top of diff mounts (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 245,432 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle top of diff mounts (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 225,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 225,909 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 214,593 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 205,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 196,608 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 185,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 175,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 166,649 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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GX13 EAK is a 2013 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX13 EAK, 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 GX13 EAK registered?

GX13 EAK is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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