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FE12 TXK

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TXK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 118,678 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 118,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 103,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,051 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,118 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension below worn but not leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2017 44,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear air suspension below worn but not leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FE12 TXK is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 FE12 TXK, 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 FE12 TXK?

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What year was FE12 TXK registered?

FE12 TXK is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is FE12 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 TXK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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