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LP61 CVA

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,426 mi
Last recorded103,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 CVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 103,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,496 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 96,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,535 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 74,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,389 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,769 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 63,360 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall & worn on edge close to cord

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge close to cord

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,935 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,013 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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LP61 CVA is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LP61 CVA, 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

How do I check the history of LP61 CVA?

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What year was LP61 CVA registered?

LP61 CVA is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LP61 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 CVA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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