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LJ63 XMK

2013 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,252 mi
Last recorded156,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 XMK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 156,252 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 156,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 150,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,946 miles

All tyres worn edges /feathered

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,946 miles

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

All tyres worn edges /feathered

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,515 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,382 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Front wipers smearing (Slightly)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing slightly

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,735 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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LJ63 XMK is a 2013 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ63 XMK, 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 LJ63 XMK registered?

LJ63 XMK is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is LJ63 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 XMK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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