MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Outer Cv boot has slight build up of grease. Unable to fully inspect due to location, however no apparent damage found.
Offside Rear Air bag has very slightly perished but no damage or leaks at time of test.
Offside Rear Tyre. (central tread 4mm. But wearing on inner edge, No ply shows during test.
Offside Rear differential slight weep of oil.
Front wipers smearing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN12 AOM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FN12 AOM, 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 FN12 AOM registered?
FN12 AOM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is FN12 AOM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN12 AOM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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