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PX13 ECA

2013 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,419 mi
Last recorded183,419 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX13 ECA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 183,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 163,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 153,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 142,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 129,852 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 129,852 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 121,186 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,557 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 109,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,024 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,397 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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PX13 ECA is a 2013 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX13 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PX13 ECA?

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What year was PX13 ECA registered?

PX13 ECA is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is PX13 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX13 ECA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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