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HE51 PLE

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,285 mi
Last recorded154,285 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE51 PLE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 154,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 154,284 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Cords Being Exposed on OSR Tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder Scrubbed Down to Cords 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 137,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,790 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 123,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,121 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,474 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,239 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2018 53,089 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,251 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 5 May 2015 28,646 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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HE51 PLE is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HE51 PLE, 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 HE51 PLE registered?

HE51 PLE is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is HE51 PLE safe to buy?

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