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W3 LFG

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

238,736 mi
Last recorded238,736 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 LFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 238,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 224,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 212,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 198,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 115,117 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,211 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,612 miles

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on outer edges but neither exposing inner inner cording at present

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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W3 LFG is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W3 LFG, 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 W3 LFG registered?

W3 LFG is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is W3 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 LFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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