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AE62 DAU

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,099 mi
Last recorded223,099 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 DAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 223,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 223,099 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 208,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 199,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 186,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 179,491 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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AE62 DAU is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AE62 DAU, 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 AE62 DAU registered?

AE62 DAU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AE62 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE62 DAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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