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HD62 BAO

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,118 mi
Last recorded102,118 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 BAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 102,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 95,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 91,867 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,274 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 30 Jun 2021 71,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,450 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 11,011 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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HD62 BAO is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD62 BAO, 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 HD62 BAO registered?

HD62 BAO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is HD62 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD62 BAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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