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SP63 EKY

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 EKY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,896 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 134,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,418 miles

Rear differential bushes x3 torn and have slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 112,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessive condsentation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 103,461 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,487 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,757 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 67,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,002 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 31,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 28,552 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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SP63 EKY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP63 EKY, 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 SP63 EKY registered?

SP63 EKY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is SP63 EKY safe to buy?

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