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T16 DTJ

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 DTJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 78,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,959 miles

offside front headlamp lens poor due to water on inner lens

Fail 15 Jan 2025 74,901 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

offside front headlamp lens poor due to water on inner lens

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,060 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 62,052 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split open .. no air left in run flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise wheel alignment checked

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 47,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,923 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,807 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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T16 DTJ 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 73.3%.

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 T16 DTJ, 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 T16 DTJ registered?

T16 DTJ is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is T16 DTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 DTJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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