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DL12 EXV

2012 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,153 mi
Last recorded86,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 EXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,153 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 86,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,146 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 78,134 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,456 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,838 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2016 36,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight outer tread wear

Pass 27 May 2015 29,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DL12 EXV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL12 EXV, 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 DL12 EXV registered?

DL12 EXV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DL12 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 EXV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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