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BX62 TLV

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,525 mi
Last recorded175,525 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX62 TLV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 175,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 162,659 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 158,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front offside rear nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2023 158,061 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front offside rear nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 153,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,445 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,445 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre not latching (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bad wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,283 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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BX62 TLV is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX62 TLV, 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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BX62 TLV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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