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CV12 SVO

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,837 mi
Last recorded106,837 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 SVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 106,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,074 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 105,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,547 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 102,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 97,309 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,055 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 91,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,973 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 87,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,975 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2018 80,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,496 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 61,496 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,941 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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CV12 SVO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV12 SVO, 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 CV12 SVO registered?

CV12 SVO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CV12 SVO safe to buy?

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