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R4 JBR

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,964 mi
Last recorded110,964 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 JBR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,964 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2025 110,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,038 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full adult belts inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,326 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,368 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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R4 JBR is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R4 JBR, 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 R4 JBR registered?

R4 JBR is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is R4 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 JBR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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