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VU63 DPF

2013 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,796 mi
Last recorded161,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 DPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 161,796 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 161,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 156,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 151,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 151,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 144,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 87,472 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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VU63 DPF is a 2013 BMW 530 in White 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 VU63 DPF, 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 VU63 DPF registered?

VU63 DPF is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is VU63 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 DPF 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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