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BJ12 OPF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,149 mi
Last recorded189,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OPF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 189,149 miles

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

cut in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2024 183,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 183,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 168,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 157,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 149,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,849 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 142,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,265 miles

nsf tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018 124,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,742 miles

front number plate

nearside front loose

Pass 20 May 2016 85,369 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,148 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,148 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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BJ12 OPF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ12 OPF, 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 BJ12 OPF registered?

BJ12 OPF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is BJ12 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 OPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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