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YH63 SJV

2013 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 SJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 120,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 101,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray broken underneath transmission

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,410 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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YH63 SJV is a 2013 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH63 SJV, 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.

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What year was YH63 SJV registered?

YH63 SJV is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for YH63 SJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH63 SJV have outstanding finance?

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