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PF63 BYB

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,934 mi
Last recorded160,934 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF63 BYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 160,934 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seatbelt buckle not tested ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 150,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 123,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 123,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2021 111,186 miles

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 13 Jun 2020 101,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,200 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,140 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))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,047 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,656 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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PF63 BYB is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF63 BYB, 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 PF63 BYB registered?

PF63 BYB is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is PF63 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF63 BYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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