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AK12 ODB

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ODB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,703 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,137 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,691 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 82,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 67,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,125 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM AS MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM AS MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM AS MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,924 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 ODB is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey 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 ODB, 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

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What year was AK12 ODB registered?

AK12 ODB is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is AK12 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ODB 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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