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GT59 BMW

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT59 BMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 51,363 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 43,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 37,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,861 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 33,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,560 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,985 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 18,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions to low to record

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,730 miles

emissions to low to record

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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GT59 BMW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GT59 BMW, 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 GT59 BMW registered?

GT59 BMW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GT59 BMW safe to buy?

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