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A10 LWT

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LWT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 133,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 126,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 126,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park brake performance, limit only just met.

Fail 18 Oct 2023 117,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park brake performance, limit only just met.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 107,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,295 miles

N/s mirror is discoloured.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 99,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forwardmost of the lower ball joints - marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s mirror is discoloured.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,545 miles

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,545 miles

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,987 miles

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 77,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on front suspension lower front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on front suspension lower front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,920 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

Slight play in /s end of steering rack.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 63,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.01 1/m.

Slight play in /s end of steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,349 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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A10 LWT is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A10 LWT, 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.

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A10 LWT is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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