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LX63 LZM

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,773 mi
Last recorded214,773 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX63 LZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 214,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 214,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 185,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 185,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slight wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in bottom of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 150,872 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 150,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,870 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (brake reaction) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 126,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (brake reaction) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,237 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,407 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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LX63 LZM 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 58.3%.

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 LX63 LZM, 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 LX63 LZM registered?

LX63 LZM is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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The MOT history for LX63 LZM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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