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C9 ONA

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,318 mi
Last recorded179,318 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 ONA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 179,318 miles

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

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

Rear differential support bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2025 171,484 miles

Full underbody protection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,209 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff operation

Fail 8 Nov 2024 167,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

secondary bonnet catch stiff operation

Pass 5 Oct 2023 152,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 152,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,091 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,039 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,039 miles

Nearside Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 40,911 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 40,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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C9 ONA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C9 ONA, 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 C9 ONA registered?

C9 ONA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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