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AY12 XOZ

2012 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,078 mi
Last recorded101,078 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XOZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,362 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 and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking inner tread channel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking inner tread channel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking inner tread channel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking inner tread channel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,193 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,492 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,282 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,011 miles

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

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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AY12 XOZ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY12 XOZ, 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 AY12 XOZ registered?

AY12 XOZ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AY12 XOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XOZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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