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H5 LXY

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,233 mi
Last recorded145,233 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 LXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 145,233 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 12 Dec 2024 134,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 120,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,644 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2019 77,079 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2018 66,939 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 45,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,833 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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H5 LXY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 H5 LXY, 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 H5 LXY registered?

H5 LXY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is H5 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 LXY 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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