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H13 TTE

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,530 mi
Last recorded62,530 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 TTE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,530 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Diff bush split ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 49,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 45,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 43,466 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,591 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2020 37,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,227 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 23,213 miles

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

o/s rear tyre getting low on 2/3mm

Pass 18 May 2015 17,427 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)

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 TTE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TTE, 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 H13 TTE registered?

H13 TTE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is H13 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 TTE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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