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L121 LCC

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 LCC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 146,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 143,919 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 143,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 141,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,757 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop falling aprt

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,644 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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L121 LCC is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black 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 L121 LCC, 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 L121 LCC registered?

L121 LCC is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is L121 LCC safe to buy?

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