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YE13 ZJJ

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,507 mi
Last recorded141,507 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 ZJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 141,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,136 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,053 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,586 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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YE13 ZJJ is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE13 ZJJ, 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

How do I check the history of YE13 ZJJ?

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What year was YE13 ZJJ registered?

YE13 ZJJ is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is YE13 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 ZJJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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