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AK12 UDG

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,941 mi
Last recorded151,941 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 151,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 147,110 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 136,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 125,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 125,116 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2021 115,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2020 93,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,017 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AK12 UDG is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

AK12 UDG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is AK12 UDG safe to buy?

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