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L4 DNW

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,411 mi
Last recorded58,411 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DNW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,379 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 45,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 42,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,914 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 39,914 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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 30,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Bold on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,329 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on outer edges! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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L4 DNW is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L4 DNW, 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 L4 DNW registered?

L4 DNW is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is L4 DNW safe to buy?

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