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M111 UDG

2012 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 UDG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 116,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 102,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,020 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,019 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,737 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 55,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 50,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,561 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M111 UDG is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M111 UDG, 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 M111 UDG registered?

M111 UDG is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is M111 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 UDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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