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HN61 SFJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 152,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 148,610 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,118 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 124,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,252 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,479 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,744 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened airbag perished but not leaking (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,926 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HN61 SFJ 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 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HN61 SFJ, 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 HN61 SFJ registered?

HN61 SFJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is HN61 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 SFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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