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YH13 YTL

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,481 mi
Last recorded122,481 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 YTL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,481 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 122,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,702 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,869 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 59,059 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 45,889 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,081 miles

Windscreen - has a crack in swept area of zone 'A' but not in drivers view.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,081 miles

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

Windscreen - has a crack in swept area of zone 'A' but not in drivers view.

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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YH13 YTL is a 2013 BMW 530 in Black 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 YH13 YTL, 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 YH13 YTL registered?

YH13 YTL is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is YH13 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH13 YTL 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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