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JF04 ORS

2012 BMW 530

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,337 mi
Last recorded226,337 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF04 ORS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 226,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 198,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 198,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 168,951 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 168,951 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 158,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,846 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 142,846 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,372 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 125,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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JF04 ORS is a 2012 BMW 530 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JF04 ORS, 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 JF04 ORS registered?

JF04 ORS is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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