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HU60 SPR

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,686 mi
Last recorded139,686 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU60 SPR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 122,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 106,316 miles

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 106,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 96,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,934 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Fail 30 Mar 2020 78,934 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,602 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,851 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,159 miles

N/S/F TYRE - OUTER EDGE WORN

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

WATER INGRESS O/S/F HEADLIGHT

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,236 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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HU60 SPR is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 HU60 SPR, 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 HU60 SPR registered?

HU60 SPR is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HU60 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU60 SPR 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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