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B85 HVL

2012 BMW 530

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 HVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both nearside tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2025 171,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 119,034 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,078 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 164,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 158,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,322 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 90,322 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 153,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,302 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 147,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 74,384 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Offside Front wiper smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,289 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 69,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 129,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2017 63,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,877 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 39,882 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,699 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 100,899 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 95,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,271 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 88,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,739 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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B85 HVL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 B85 HVL, 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 B85 HVL registered?

B85 HVL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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