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CA61 FMG

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FMG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 149,614 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 149,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 108,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,423 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 73,805 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 73,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,516 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked alloy wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked alloy wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,066 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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CA61 FMG is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CA61 FMG, 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 CA61 FMG registered?

CA61 FMG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is CA61 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 FMG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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