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FY56 HER

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,376 mi
Last recorded151,376 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 HER
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 151,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 151,265 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 140,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 120,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 105,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,295 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,138 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 93,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,090 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,800 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 65,800 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,823 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY56 HER 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 FY56 HER, 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 FY56 HER registered?

FY56 HER is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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