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RJ13 LXA

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,522 mi
Last recorded94,522 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 LXA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2021 80,646 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,569 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,995 miles

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 50,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smeary

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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RJ13 LXA 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ13 LXA, 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 RJ13 LXA registered?

RJ13 LXA is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2013.

Is RJ13 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ13 LXA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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