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SH52 ABY

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,738 mi
Last recorded144,738 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 ABY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2024 144,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2024 144,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 139,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,329 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))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin from rear of brakes look low (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (3.5.1i)

covers fitted under vehicle and in engine bay can not fully see components

emission to low for print out 0.03

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin from rear of brakes look low (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted under vehicle and in engine bay can not fully see components

emission to low for print out 0.03

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean for print out

reg plate are of a metal construction .. correct font and height and width with equal distance between each . letter/number.can not tell if boarder is of a reflective type.

under vehicle covers fitted can not see some components. engine bay can not see some components

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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SH52 ABY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH52 ABY, 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 SH52 ABY registered?

SH52 ABY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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