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M26 PFH

2012 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53081,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 PFH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,612 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,497 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,337 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 106,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,498 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 10 Jul 2017 94,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,760 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,216 miles

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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M26 PFH is a 2012 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M26 PFH, 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 M26 PFH?

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What year was M26 PFH registered?

M26 PFH is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is M26 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 PFH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M26 PFH have outstanding finance?

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