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AK12 WFV

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 133,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,912 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 13 Jan 2024 118,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 28 Jan 2023 109,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,580 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,770 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 86,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 49,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,593 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 WFV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

AK12 WFV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AK12 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 WFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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