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LB12 CHJ

2012 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,643 mi
Last recorded38,643 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,473 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 34,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,000 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,859 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 20,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2015 20,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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LB12 CHJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LB12 CHJ, 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

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What year was LB12 CHJ registered?

LB12 CHJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LB12 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 CHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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