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EN12 XBW

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 XBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 107,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,089 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,699 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,690 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire close to road wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,552 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 57,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,862 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 37,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,780 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,829 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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EN12 XBW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EN12 XBW, 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 EN12 XBW?

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What year was EN12 XBW registered?

EN12 XBW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is EN12 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 XBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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