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M30 SEG

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

244,167 mi
Last recorded244,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SEG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 244,167 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 239,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 220,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 200,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 180,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,686 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 148,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 Y20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 121,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,136 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 97,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,847 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear of gearbox

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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M30 SEG is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M30 SEG, 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 M30 SEG?

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What year was M30 SEG registered?

M30 SEG is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is M30 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SEG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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