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RE13 WZU

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,623 mi
Last recorded169,623 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 WZU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 169,623 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 157,219 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,809 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing Cannot access buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt missing Cannot access buckles (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,980 miles

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

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))

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

nearside rear suspension bump stop starting to brake up

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

nearside rear suspension bump stop starting to brake up

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,964 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,065 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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RE13 WZU 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 RE13 WZU, 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

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What year was RE13 WZU registered?

RE13 WZU is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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