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AE12 JEJ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JEJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 100,521 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,868 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 79,868 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,599 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,817 miles

engine bay and under trays covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,042 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 39,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 29,627 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (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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AE12 JEJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE12 JEJ, 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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What year was AE12 JEJ registered?

AE12 JEJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AE12 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 JEJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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