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LG12 XRJ

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,772 mi
Last recorded169,772 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 169,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 161,171 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 161,171 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 128,395 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 128,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,492 miles

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

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 106,498 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on outer edge, almost to cords

Fail 18 Nov 2016 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring fouling wheel (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on outer edge, almost to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge, almost to cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle inoperative but not a legal requirement

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge, almost to cords

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,691 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,344 miles

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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LG12 XRJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG12 XRJ, 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 LG12 XRJ registered?

LG12 XRJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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