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FN12 AOM

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,973 mi
Last recorded156,973 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 AOM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 156,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 151,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 151,358 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,450 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 223,315 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 125,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,216 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,800 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,248 miles

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.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,280 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 2 Jun 2015 38,456 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,117 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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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.

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