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AK12 VNA

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,429 mi
Last recorded157,429 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 135,993 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 116,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,850 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor operation

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front washer jet poor operation

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,056 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,685 miles

Nearside rear air spring, damaged.

Rear brake pads getting low, 4-5mm.

Rear tyres, low on inner edges.

Stone damage, front windscreen, Zone B.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 19,683 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 VNA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNA, 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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AK12 VNA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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