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VK13 UUY

2013 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,250 mi
Last recorded52,250 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 UUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,250 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 2 Oct 2024 49,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,181 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 46,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,893 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 20 Sep 2018 29,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,440 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 13,440 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VK13 UUY 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 85.7%.

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 VK13 UUY, 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 VK13 UUY registered?

VK13 UUY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for VK13 UUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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