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L17 MYM

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,137 mi
Last recorded131,137 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 MYM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 131,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 126,694 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 126,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,996 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 99,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,574 miles

Front engine covers fitted test items not visible

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

under covers fitted test items not visible

Fail 6 Aug 2020 86,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/ bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L17 MYM is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L17 MYM, 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 L17 MYM registered?

L17 MYM is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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