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FL61 FAO

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,864 mi
Last recorded136,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 FAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 136,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 114,518 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play m/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,511 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 83,938 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL61 FAO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL61 FAO, 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 FL61 FAO?

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What year was FL61 FAO registered?

FL61 FAO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is FL61 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 FAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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