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BG12 UBF

2012 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 139,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 135,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,043 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 112,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 98,049 miles

has slight oil leak

Fail 29 May 2019 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,097 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,375 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 47,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 37,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 UBF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG12 UBF, 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 BG12 UBF registered?

BG12 UBF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BG12 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 UBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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