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AK12 DDU

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,271 mi
Last recorded173,271 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 173,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 165,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 165,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 156,929 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 147,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 147,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 136,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,953 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 126,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,931 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,446 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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AK12 DDU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK12 DDU, 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 AK12 DDU registered?

AK12 DDU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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