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LOU 15B

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 15B
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,458 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 83,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 81,298 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 81,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 78,882 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 78,877 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 76,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 76,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,972 miles

rear tyres starting to wear thin and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,119 miles

Front 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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LOU 15B is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LOU 15B, 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

How do I check the history of LOU 15B?

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What year was LOU 15B registered?

LOU 15B is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is LOU 15B safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOU 15B shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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