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SW63 EYU

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

224,300 mi
Last recorded224,300 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 EYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 224,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 179,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 176,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 176,105 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 170,347 miles

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

Propshaft rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 166,686 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 166,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 153,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,451 miles

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 27 Nov 2017 122,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/40R19 98Y Goodyear run flat tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,092 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring 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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SW63 EYU 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 81.8%.

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 SW63 EYU, 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 SW63 EYU registered?

SW63 EYU is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is SW63 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 EYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW63 EYU have outstanding finance?

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