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OV63 SXT

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,199 mi
Last recorded125,199 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 SXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 125,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,771 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff front bushes ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 118,769 miles

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff front bushes ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,228 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 108,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 103,701 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,125 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,145 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,275 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,548 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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OV63 SXT is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OV63 SXT, 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 OV63 SXT registered?

OV63 SXT is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is OV63 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV63 SXT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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