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CR12 DOL

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR12 DOL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 144,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,071 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 121,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 101,799 miles

emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 71,503 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,777 miles

Nearside front tyre has several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

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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CR12 DOL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CR12 DOL, 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 CR12 DOL registered?

CR12 DOL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is CR12 DOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR12 DOL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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