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GV12 UUJ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,790 mi
Last recorded156,790 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UUJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 156,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 150,267 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 133,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 128,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,079 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres low centre treads/Pirelli/225/55R17/97Y/

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 UUJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUJ, 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

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What year was GV12 UUJ registered?

GV12 UUJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is GV12 UUJ safe to buy?

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