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CA12 EXK

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,294 mi
Last recorded126,294 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EXK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,293 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2024 119,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,315 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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CA12 EXK 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 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 CA12 EXK, 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 CA12 EXK registered?

CA12 EXK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is CA12 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 EXK 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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