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AJ12 CXU

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,349 mi
Last recorded189,349 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CXU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 189,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 166,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 143,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 143,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 V17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,557 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 5 Mar 2016 57,557 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ12 CXU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ12 CXU, 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 AJ12 CXU registered?

AJ12 CXU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AJ12 CXU safe to buy?

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