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WL13 ASU

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,537 mi
Last recorded157,537 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL13 ASU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 157,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,562 miles

Oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,482 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 82,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,131 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,478 miles

under trays not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,932 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,833 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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WL13 ASU is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL13 ASU, 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 WL13 ASU registered?

WL13 ASU is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is WL13 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL13 ASU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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