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FH61 HJF

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,182 mi
Last recorded153,182 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 HJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 153,182 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 153,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 135,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 126,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,895 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 94,835 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 87,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,921 miles

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 22 Aug 2016 65,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,727 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 51,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,837 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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FH61 HJF is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH61 HJF, 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

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What year was FH61 HJF registered?

FH61 HJF is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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