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LB13 LTX

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,561 mi
Last recorded172,561 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 172,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement far rear bush started to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 161,391 miles

Differential bushes are worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 147,834 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a small chip of the wind shield presant (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 131,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear differential mount bush damage

Offside Rear differential mount bush damage

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear differential mount bush damage

Offside Rear differential mount bush damage

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,518 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 74,518 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 61,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,654 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 LTX is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LTX, 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 LB13 LTX registered?

LB13 LTX is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is LB13 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 LTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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