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LM12 CCY

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,488 mi
Last recorded132,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CCY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,488 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,339 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 105,103 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,561 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 19 Apr 2018 82,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside tyre worn on edge close to cord advise replace

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge advise replace

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,639 miles

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

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

Nearside tyre worn on edge close to cord advise replace

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge advise replace

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,900 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

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 CCY is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue 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 CCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM12 CCY registered?

LM12 CCY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is LM12 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 CCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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