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NV13 LSX

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 LSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 134,225 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

offside windscreen wiper blade smears

Pass 13 Jun 2025 131,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2024 116,813 miles

brake pipes covered

Fail 5 Jun 2024 116,813 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))

brake pipes covered

Pass 13 Jun 2023 106,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 99,976 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear differential mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,461 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 60,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 49,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,509 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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NV13 LSX is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NV13 LSX, 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 NV13 LSX registered?

NV13 LSX is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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