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P1 VTA

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,928 mi
Last recorded118,928 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 VTA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 118,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 107,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 92,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,575 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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P1 VTA is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P1 VTA, 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 P1 VTA registered?

P1 VTA is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is P1 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 VTA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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