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LG13 GMX

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,720 mi
Last recorded170,720 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 GMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 170,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 163,032 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 158,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 146,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 128,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,512 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,498 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG13 GMX is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG13 GMX, 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 LG13 GMX registered?

LG13 GMX is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is LG13 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 GMX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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