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YB63 CYV

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 CYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 124,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 May 2026 124,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2025 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,627 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

water ingress into OS headlamp

Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,093 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 108,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,238 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 79,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,753 miles

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 9 Dec 2016 44,680 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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YB63 CYV is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey 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 YB63 CYV, 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 YB63 CYV registered?

YB63 CYV is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is YB63 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB63 CYV 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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