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LT12 PHX

2012 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 PHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre showing slight wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,966 miles

Brake performance not tested rear wheels excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking Air bellow leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre showing slight wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,368 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,806 miles

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

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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LT12 PHX is a 2012 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT12 PHX, 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 LT12 PHX registered?

LT12 PHX is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LT12 PHX safe to buy?

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