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J8 AOO

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 AOO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,871 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,530 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 52,273 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 52,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 18 Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 18 Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 18 Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 49,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,820 miles

Nearside Rear Air bellow perished but not leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 40,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Air bellow perished but not leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J8 AOO is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J8 AOO, 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 J8 AOO registered?

J8 AOO is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is J8 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 AOO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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