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LY13 AAN

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 AAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 175,150 miles

Rear Differential front bushes are worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 171,972 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light displayed brake pads well within legal limits

Pass 25 Aug 2023 165,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 160,230 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,746 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 148,746 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 140,352 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,346 miles

275/35/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 23 Jun 2017 107,346 miles

275/35/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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LY13 AAN is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey 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 LY13 AAN, 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 LY13 AAN registered?

LY13 AAN is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LY13 AAN safe to buy?

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