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LN13 FHR

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,746 mi
Last recorded157,746 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 FHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 157,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Not working when left indicator applied (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Minimal Light Output (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside operation flashes Nearside Front (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Innoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 133,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate has damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Back plate rubbing noise (Possible stone between back plate and disc)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Back plate rubbing noise (Possible stone between back plate and disc)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,714 miles

offside front Tyre wearing uneven. 245/50r18y

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner o/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge.

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

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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LN13 FHR is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN13 FHR, 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 LN13 FHR registered?

LN13 FHR is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is LN13 FHR safe to buy?

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