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GU12 CWT

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CWT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 174,033 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 174,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 146,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 121,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 102,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2020 98,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,996 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,283 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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GU12 CWT is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GU12 CWT, 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 GU12 CWT registered?

GU12 CWT is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is GU12 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 CWT shows 14 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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