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YB62 HGX

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 HGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 85,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2024 75,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2022 72,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,439 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords benefit of doubt given to depth of cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 58,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,107 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 49,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,396 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,153 miles

All four tyres worn on edges but still above minimum limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,897 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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YB62 HGX is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YB62 HGX, 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 YB62 HGX registered?

YB62 HGX is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is YB62 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 HGX 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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