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SP63 WLA

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,584 mi
Last recorded158,584 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 WLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 158,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 153,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 144,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,312 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,241 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,585 miles

Engine & undertray covers fitted - obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear airbag badly frayed but not leaking

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 WLA is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WLA, 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 SP63 WLA registered?

SP63 WLA is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for SP63 WLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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