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L555 GED

2012 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 GED
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,104 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 96,081 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 96,070 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 95,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,604 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,623 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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L555 GED is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L555 GED, 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 L555 GED registered?

L555 GED is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is L555 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 GED shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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