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DP12 PWE

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Forward arm of two, can be heard knocking under braking (Plastic covers fitted prevent full inspection). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Forward arm of two, can be heard knocking under braking (Plastic covers fitted prevent full inspection). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 77,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Forward arm of two, can be heard knocking under braking (Plastic covers fitted prevent full inspection). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Forward arm of two, can be heard knocking under braking (Plastic covers fitted prevent full inspection). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,127 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,776 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,337 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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DP12 PWE is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DP12 PWE, 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.

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What year was DP12 PWE registered?

DP12 PWE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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