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DA12 MWE

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,706 mi
Last recorded137,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 137,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,550 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 105,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 78,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 62,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,271 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres just off limits

Pass 30 May 2015 48,435 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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DA12 MWE 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 DA12 MWE, 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 DA12 MWE registered?

DA12 MWE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DA12 MWE safe to buy?

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