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LH12 AKJ

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 116,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 18,822 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,210 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 14,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,131 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 14,131 miles

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

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,742 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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LH12 AKJ is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LH12 AKJ, 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 LH12 AKJ registered?

LH12 AKJ is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LH12 AKJ safe to buy?

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