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VN13 HWC

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,085 mi
Last recorded83,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 HWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 80,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,170 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 30 Jun 2022 69,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear differential support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear differential support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,634 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 17 Jul 2019 56,670 miles

Rear rear diff bush split

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,564 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,382 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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VN13 HWC is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN13 HWC, 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

How do I check the history of VN13 HWC?

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What year was VN13 HWC registered?

VN13 HWC is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is VN13 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 HWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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