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YJ63 HTU

2013 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,857 mi
Last recorded120,857 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 53079,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 HTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 120,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 118,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective both differential support ()

Pass 13 May 2024 115,325 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged & condensated

Fail 7 May 2024 115,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp damaged & condensated

Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,892 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,933 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 84,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,037 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,186 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

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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YJ63 HTU is a 2013 BMW 530 in Silver 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 YJ63 HTU, 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 YJ63 HTU registered?

YJ63 HTU is a 2013 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is YJ63 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ63 HTU 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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