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ET12 EUL

2012 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 EUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 109,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 105,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,548 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 101,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,323 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,925 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,177 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,573 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,588 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,062 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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ET12 EUL is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET12 EUL, 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 ET12 EUL registered?

ET12 EUL is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is ET12 EUL safe to buy?

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