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BM02 DJM

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 DJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner Edge ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation in lens.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,658 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,164 miles

Condensation in nsf headlamp but not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,562 miles

condensation in nsf headlamp unit but not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 66,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,975 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 50,975 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,262 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2016 35,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air spring outer casing starting to fray.

Nearside Rear Outer Rear brake pads appear to be incorrectly fitted, the slot for measuring pad thickness is missing.

Parking brake only just meets required efficency.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 26,963 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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BM02 DJM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BM02 DJM, 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 BM02 DJM registered?

BM02 DJM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is BM02 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM02 DJM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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