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VN63 GLY

2013 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,263 mi
Last recorded193,263 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 GLY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 193,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing low inner edge

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 181,451 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 167,795 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,385 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 120,919 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN63 GLY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN63 GLY, 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 VN63 GLY registered?

VN63 GLY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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