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739 SP

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 SP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,320 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 120,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,744 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 109,699 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,800 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,358 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,357 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,669 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,270 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,067 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 75,452 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,624 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 39,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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739 SP is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 739 SP, 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 14 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 739 SP registered?

739 SP is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is 739 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 739 SP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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