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HX12 UAA

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,580 mi
Last recorded125,580 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 UAA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 125,580 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,360 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,504 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 17 Sep 2018 63,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,469 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,775 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HX12 UAA is a 2012 BMW 530 in White 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 HX12 UAA, 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 HX12 UAA registered?

HX12 UAA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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