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H26 CJM

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 CJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 118,264 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off some sticky pads peeling off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play connects with shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play connects with shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 99,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 89,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,456 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 79,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2022 79,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn low,245/40x19,(94w) RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,334 miles

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

Small chip in A zone

Pass 14 May 2019 61,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

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

Pass 10 May 2018 53,648 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 May 2017 45,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,813 miles

Child seat fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H26 CJM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H26 CJM, 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 H26 CJM registered?

H26 CJM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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