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DV12 OLJ

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,901 mi
Last recorded121,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 114,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn SIGNIFICANTLY on inner edge, 225/55R17 Run Flat. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on outer edge, 4.7mm 225/55R17 97Y RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on outer edge, 4.7mm 225/55R17 97Y RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on outer edge, 4.7mm 225/55R17 97Y RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on outer edge, 4.7mm 225/55R17 97Y RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,387 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm! replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm! replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 97,431 miles

Emissions to clean to produce a result

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,987 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front lower rear ball joints have slight lift movement

Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,208 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning on dash board

engine cover fitted

rear inner brake pads worn and low

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,909 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 OLJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

DV12 OLJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is DV12 OLJ safe to buy?

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