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LJ12 SUO

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,532 mi
Last recorded169,532 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SUO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 169,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 165,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,956 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 156,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 151,635 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 143,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,873 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,982 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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LJ12 SUO is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ12 SUO, 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 LJ12 SUO registered?

LJ12 SUO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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