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L3 TVA

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 154,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear inner shoulder badly worn should replace . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 150,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 142,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 131,702 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,849 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,113 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 46,314 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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L3 TVA is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L3 TVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L3 TVA?

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What year was L3 TVA registered?

L3 TVA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is L3 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 TVA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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