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GF12 TAV

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,118 mi
Last recorded128,118 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 TAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 128,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 123,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 107,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 96,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,177 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential bushes (x3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential bushes (x3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,055 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,769 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GF12 TAV is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF12 TAV, 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 GF12 TAV?

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What year was GF12 TAV registered?

GF12 TAV is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is GF12 TAV safe to buy?

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