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G9 AWH

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 AWH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 52,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 50,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 48,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,000 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 44,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 31,502 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,244 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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G9 AWH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G9 AWH, 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 G9 AWH?

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What year was G9 AWH registered?

G9 AWH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is G9 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 AWH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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