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FX03 BRY

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,446 mi
Last recorded95,446 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 BRY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,446 miles

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 30 Apr 2025 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Condensation in both front headlights.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,627 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,886 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 47,886 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 47,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,134 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,573 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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FX03 BRY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FX03 BRY, 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 FX03 BRY registered?

FX03 BRY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FX03 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 BRY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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