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YA13 DWC

2013 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,098 mi
Last recorded95,098 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 DWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 95,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,342 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 85,340 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,421 miles

all tyres worn edges

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,741 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 70,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,612 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 55,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,724 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 245/40/19 98y Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,398 miles

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 25,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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YA13 DWC is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

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

Is YA13 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 DWC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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