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FG12 XYS

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,720 mi
Last recorded128,720 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 128,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 128,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 115,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 89,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,573 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,419 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides,lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 59,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear suspension airbag slightly slower on self levelling than the other 3,may have slight leak but nothing noticeable on airbag

Fail 14 May 2019 59,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear suspension airbag slightly slower on self levelling than the other 3,may have slight leak but nothing noticeable on airbag

Pass 24 May 2018 48,853 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,675 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 31,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,039 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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FG12 XYS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

FG12 XYS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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