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AK12 FVB

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 87,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 87,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 63,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2018 52,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,406 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

Offside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,209 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FVB 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 84.6%.

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 AK12 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

AK12 FVB is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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