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DV12 LSY

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,961 mi
Last recorded143,961 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LSY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 143,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,198 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,527 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 122,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 122,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,967 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,439 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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DV12 LSY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV12 LSY, 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 DV12 LSY registered?

DV12 LSY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is DV12 LSY safe to buy?

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