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PL63 FFD

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,846 mi
Last recorded139,846 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL63 FFD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 139,846 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 139,846 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,164 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,078 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))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 121,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Front 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 Feb 2022 112,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,901 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 96,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,638 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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PL63 FFD is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver 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 PL63 FFD, 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 PL63 FFD registered?

PL63 FFD is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is PL63 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL63 FFD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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