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M121 ODY

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,006 mi
Last recorded129,006 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 ODY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 129,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 115,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 103,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 103,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,786 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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M121 ODY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M121 ODY, 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 M121 ODY registered?

M121 ODY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is M121 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 ODY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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