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DE60 SAM

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,496 mi
Last recorded167,496 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 SAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 167,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 148,228 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 148,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 115,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 25,384 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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DE60 SAM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE60 SAM, 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 DE60 SAM registered?

DE60 SAM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is DE60 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE60 SAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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