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H22 RVC

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 RVC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 138,001 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to step on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,106 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 102,712 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 97,457 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 143,187 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2020 143,187 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 124,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,560 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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H22 RVC 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 H22 RVC, 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 H22 RVC registered?

H22 RVC is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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