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L24 DUG

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,809 mi
Last recorded89,809 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 DUG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,809 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush of front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 20Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,288 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected cords exposed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,601 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 26,656 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside front tyre has a cut in its sidewall.

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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L24 DUG is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black 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 L24 DUG, 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 L24 DUG registered?

L24 DUG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is L24 DUG safe to buy?

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