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VE13 JBO

2013 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,133 mi
Last recorded144,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 JBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 144,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 144,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Jun 2024 130,465 miles

Nearside headlight condensated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 126,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 117,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 108,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,119 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))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,891 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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VE13 JBO is a 2013 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE13 JBO, 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 VE13 JBO registered?

VE13 JBO is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is VE13 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 JBO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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