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LD12 TJY

2012 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,443 mi
Last recorded136,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 TJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,443 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel rim damage repaired

o/s/r brake pad sensor damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2025 136,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r wheel rim damaged repaired

o/s/r brake pad sensor damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,162 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 127,138 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,317 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 25 Apr 2020 100,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 89,590 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both - Bottom Ball Joints/Control Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both - Control/Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (2754019r/f) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area-Hole (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Run/Flat Type - Punture Repaired

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 62,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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LD12 TJY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD12 TJY, 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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LD12 TJY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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