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SU11 YCJ

2013 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,659 mi
Last recorded201,659 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU11 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 201,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 201,659 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 196,552 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 196,552 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 191,653 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 180,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 177,350 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 177,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 174,386 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 174,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 163,431 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 8 Jul 2017 158,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 155,783 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 155,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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SU11 YCJ is a 2013 BMW 530 in White 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 SU11 YCJ, 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 SU11 YCJ registered?

SU11 YCJ is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is SU11 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU11 YCJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SU11 YCJ have outstanding finance?

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