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GT53 OMS

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 OMS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,939 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/R road wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 RF (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/R road wheel has been repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,254 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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GT53 OMS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GT53 OMS, 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 GT53 OMS registered?

GT53 OMS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GT53 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT53 OMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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