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R21 OOK

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

180,886 mi
Last recorded180,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 OOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 180,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 148,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 167,035 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 167,035 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,335 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 144,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 152,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 133,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 134,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 123,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,240 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 86,021 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 31,722 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,821 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,113 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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R21 OOK is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 R21 OOK, 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 R21 OOK registered?

R21 OOK is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is R21 OOK safe to buy?

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