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YJ13 VEK

2013 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 93,863 miles

secondary bonnet catch very stiff in operation

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 83,907 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,950 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 73,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 56,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,831 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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YJ13 VEK is a 2013 BMW 530 in Blue 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 YJ13 VEK, 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 YJ13 VEK registered?

YJ13 VEK is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is YJ13 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ13 VEK 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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