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M12 EDF

2018 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,305 mi
Last recorded136,305 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EDF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer shoulders with base rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 100,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer shoulders with base rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,786 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 10 Mar 2023 69,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,805 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 79,805 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 66,098 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,086 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 40,061 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

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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M12 EDF is a 2018 BMW 530 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 52,102 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 M12 EDF, 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 8 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M12 EDF registered?

M12 EDF is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2018.

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