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B3 DNS

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,296 mi
Last recorded82,296 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DNS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 67,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened air spring is frayed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,176 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,998 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 40,321 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,408 miles

Offside Rear seat belt catch cover broken

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,627 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 28,644 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,585 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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B3 DNS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B3 DNS, 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 B3 DNS registered?

B3 DNS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is B3 DNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DNS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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