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L444 TAH

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 TAH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 133,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 133,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 114,682 miles

both front tyres ok but getting on the lower side of tread.

handbrake a bit weak, may need more use or a strip and clean.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,133 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 81,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,964 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 79,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 10 Mar 2021 68,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 59,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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L444 TAH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L444 TAH, 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 L444 TAH registered?

L444 TAH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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