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LB13 SFV

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 SFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 113,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,745 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 107,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,462 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,544 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,175 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 48,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,851 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 SFV is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey 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 LB13 SFV, 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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How do I check the history of LB13 SFV?

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What year was LB13 SFV registered?

LB13 SFV is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is LB13 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 SFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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