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AF12 PFD

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PFD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,001 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,499 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,215 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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AF12 PFD is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AF12 PFD, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 PFD?

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What year was AF12 PFD registered?

AF12 PFD is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 PFD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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