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YH13 ZCY

2013 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,755 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,667 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 54,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,360 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,340 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,278 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 24,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,003 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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 ZCY 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 84.6%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

YH13 ZCY is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is YH13 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH13 ZCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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