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PE13 LDO

2013 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,991 mi
Last recorded83,991 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 LDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,991 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Differential Mounting Bush Worn

Pass 20 Jun 2024 81,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,710 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 72,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive almost to excess, recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 65,729 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 65,729 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 61,909 miles

Rear suspension sitting low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,689 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,316 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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PE13 LDO is a 2013 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PE13 LDO, 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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PE13 LDO is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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