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Y1 JGS

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,206 mi
Last recorded172,206 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 JGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 172,206 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 172,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 164,603 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 164,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake grabbing severely both front discs (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely rear discs (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2753519 96y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 155,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,746 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,746 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,755 miles

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

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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Y1 JGS is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 Y1 JGS, 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 Y1 JGS registered?

Y1 JGS is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is Y1 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 JGS 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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