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CR61 ROW

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR61 ROW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 127,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,704 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 245 40 20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,013 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,460 miles

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,521 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,295 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions restricted revs

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fixed to adult seat at time of test

Pass 27 May 2014 54,937 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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CR61 ROW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CR61 ROW, 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 CR61 ROW registered?

CR61 ROW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is CR61 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR61 ROW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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