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V5 RTL

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RTL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 122,538 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 122,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 121,510 miles

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,620 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,318 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 62,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring 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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V5 RTL 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 V5 RTL, 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 V5 RTL registered?

V5 RTL is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is V5 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 RTL 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.

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