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VN13 ZNK

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,699 mi
Last recorded222,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 ZNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 222,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 216,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 207,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 203,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 193,761 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 193,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 182,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 171,515 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Rear Rear diff rubber mount deteriorated and split

Fail 26 Jun 2020 171,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear diff rubber mount deteriorated and split

Pass 19 Jun 2019 153,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 153,321 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 128,022 miles

Nearside Rear Puncture

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,013 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,029 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 ZNK 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 VN13 ZNK, 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 VN13 ZNK registered?

VN13 ZNK is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 ZNK 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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