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HD12 MWA

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,921 mi
Last recorded162,921 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 MWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 162,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 153,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 131,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2021 127,012 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 124,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,289 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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HD12 MWA 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 HD12 MWA, 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 HD12 MWA registered?

HD12 MWA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is HD12 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 MWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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