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H13 LHY

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,315 mi
Last recorded125,315 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 LHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 59,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,634 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 52,604 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 46,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,101 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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H13 LHY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H13 LHY, 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 H13 LHY registered?

H13 LHY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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