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YA13 DJY

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,839 mi
Last recorded237,839 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 DJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 237,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 228,423 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 228,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 212,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 212,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 196,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 180,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 165,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 131,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,446 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

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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YA13 DJY is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey 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 YA13 DJY, 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 YA13 DJY registered?

YA13 DJY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YA13 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 DJY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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