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DS61 SXC

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,122 mi
Last recorded110,122 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,122 miles

Advise TPM light on

Offside Rear suspension air bag cracked/perished

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise TPM light on

Offside Rear suspension air bag cracked/perished

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 21 Nov 2024 105,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre if leaking it can't be repaired ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 75,135 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,314 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,511 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,923 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 22,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DS61 SXC is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DS61 SXC, 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

How do I check the history of DS61 SXC?

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What year was DS61 SXC registered?

DS61 SXC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is DS61 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 SXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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