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FG12 SUY

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,884 mi
Last recorded140,884 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 SUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 140,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,642 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play freeplay in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play freeplay in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play freeplay in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play freeplay in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,079 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,194 miles

child seat fitted offside rear.

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted offside rear.

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage.

offside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,079 miles

Engine cover fitted.

UIndertray fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,079 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

UIndertray fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,579 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FG12 SUY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 FG12 SUY, 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 FG12 SUY registered?

FG12 SUY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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