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LM12 BBO

2012 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 BBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bellow perished

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,834 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 47,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2017 47,922 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 42,251 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

hair line crack o/s rear inner rim

Pass 5 May 2015 29,346 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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LM12 BBO is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel 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 LM12 BBO, 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 LM12 BBO registered?

LM12 BBO is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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