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LB13 LFO

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,599 mi
Last recorded108,599 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 LFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 108,599 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 105,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 105,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 105,442 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,662 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 100,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 94,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,709 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,980 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,231 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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LB13 LFO 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 69.2%.

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 LB13 LFO, 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 LB13 LFO registered?

LB13 LFO is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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