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GV12 OYU

2012 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,522 mi
Last recorded173,522 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OYU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 173,522 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 173,490 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 170,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking Oil

Pass 11 Aug 2022 144,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,224 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 133,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,959 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,958 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,627 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,627 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 6 Aug 2016 54,904 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2015 37,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV12 OYU is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV12 OYU, 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 GV12 OYU?

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What year was GV12 OYU registered?

GV12 OYU is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is GV12 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 OYU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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